The Glenwood post., 1924-07-31
Lesson for August 3
THE F'nsT DISCIPLE. o. .Esv

Lesson f0r August 5
THE FIRST o,scIpLEs or JESUS
LESSON THxT-John i.sB.s1.
. GOLDEN TExT-"Jssus saith unto
him. Follow me."-John l:A3.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Jesus Calls Four
JUNIOR rop1c-J..u. rlr.. Fol.
ItINyERnEprArn AND SENIOR TOP.
tSANM II Means to Follow Jesus. z
YOUNG PEOPLE NDNADUIT TOPIC
Winning Others to Christ
Through the testimony Of John the
Baptist. his disciples were pointed to
Jesus. This same testimony he gave
the previous day, but he was not
ashamed to repeat his sermon. His
theme was the Lamb of God. the sim
bearer Of the world.
I. Two Of Johns Disciples Follow
Jesus wv. $3.50.
AS result of the BaptIst's testi-
mony two of his disciples left him and
followed Jesus. One Of these disciples
was Andrew ". 40). and presumably
the other was John. When the Baptist
pointed out Jesus as the Lamb of God,
the long-expected Messiah. these dis
ciples sought further acquaintance
with Jesus. In view Of Johns request.
they looked upon the Lord. This look
was sufficient to induce them to follow
Jesus. They believed.
u. The Two Disciples Abiding With
Jesus wv. 8s, 39).
1. Jesus Question ". SS). When
Jesus saw the disciples following He
most kindly inquired as to their object.
2. The Disciples Reply ". 39).
They answered his question by inquir-
ing as to His dwelling place. Their
reply showed their desire to 60 apart
privately where they could disclose
their hearts to Him Knowing their
hearts. He invited them to His place
of abode.
Ill. The Disciples Bringing Others
to Jesus wv. 40).
The very genius of Christianity Is
self-propagation. The usual method Is
to begin with those nearest us-home
folks and relatives-and pass out to
Overwhelming circles. The disciples
who were with Jesus In blessed fellow
ship go at once to tell others of the
priceless treasure they have found.
1. Andrew Brings Peter (vv. 4O-42).
This is beautiful sight Of brotherly
affection expressing itself in bringing
another to Christ. The best place to
begin our testimony for Christ il
among our kinsfolk (Luke 8 :S9). This
was a great piece Of work for Andrew,
for Peter became one of the pillars Of
the church of God.
2. Philip Bringing Nathaniel wv.
4S-46. Christ found Philip the follow
ing day as he would go forth into Cali
lee. Philip followed Him in response
to personal invitation. As soon as
Christ found Philip. Philip found Ma.
thaniel and witnessed to him concern
ing the messiahship Of Jesus. He said
unto him, I'VE have found Him, OF
whom Moses in the law. and the
prophets did write. Jesus Of Nazareth"
". 45). Nathaniel was somewhat
skeptical, but he was honest. Philip
had the wisdom not to argue with him,
but brought him to Jesus. The one
WHO Ii honest when brought into the
presence Of Jesus will soon have all
doubts removed (John 7:17).
~. Nathaniel, Seeing and Hearing
Jeeus, Tsstifss to HIs Divinity (vv
47-51).
As soon as Nathanief saw and heard
Jesus all HIS doubts rolled away. BE
who acts upon the light given shall see
greater things wv. 30, 61). Angell
ascending and descending upon the
Son Of Man with the open heavens
shows that Jesus Christ is the meant
/, Of communication between earth ant
heaven tHeb. 1919. 20; Eph. 2:l5
Gen. 2s:12).
| This narrative concerning the expo
riences Of the flrst disciples exhibiti
the following stages of Christian expo
riences:
l. Hearing About Jesus ". 36)
How important 1t Is that the minister
and teacher have proper conception
of Jesus as the sacrifciai Lamb. the
sin-bearer of the world.
2. Looking Upon Jesus ". 36). Il I,
necessary that the sinner definitely a,
his attention upon Jesus.
8. Following Jesus ". s7). II is mo-
enough to merely look upon Him
There must be definite efforts to follow
after, to inquire Of Him.
4. Abiding With Jesus ". 39). Thos,
who earnestly look upon Jesus md in
qVre after Him He welcomes Int
blessed fellowship.
8. Witnessing for Jesus tvv. Al. 45)
The first thing the one does who I'M.
come to Jesus is to begin to witness
for Him.
q. Bringing Others to Jesus. rh'
chief delight Of the one who has com,
to know Jesus BY n personal expert
ence is to bring others to Him.