Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”Philip found Nathanael, and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the law and also the prophets, wrote: Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.
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… potentially take my place. It was such an honor. So Philip, you may have heard this before, Philip found Nathanael and told him, we have found the one Moses wrote about in the law, the great ultimate prophet that would come and prophesy and lead the nation. We found the one Moses wrote about in the law and about whom the prophets also wrote Jesus of Nazareth. And he's thinking Nathaniel's going to be like, whoa, you know, Nathaniel's like, hang on, hang on. I attend synagogue and, you know, I don't remember everything they say, but I remember this, the great prophet, the great Messiah is going to be born in the city of David, like Bethlehem, not Nazareth. Besides, listen to what he says, besides Nazareth, can anything good come from there, Nathaniel, ask? I mean, he's just like not buying any of this. And I love Philip's response. Philip doesn't get in a Bible argument, doesn't get in a theological argument. He doesn't start arguing about where's the Messiah coming from and what does that text really mean. Philip simply offers an extended invitation. Philip's like, hey, I was taught the same thing you were, but I want you to come and see. Nathaniel, look, I can't argue with you. I can't convince you. I just want you to come and see. In other words, don't take my word for it. Don't take my word for it. …
… who he is. When I was in my 30s, I did a series called Savage Jesus. I guess I'm getting soft in my old age. Now I'm preaching about seeking Jesus. Now, when we say seeking Jesus, as you find John chapter 1, verse 43 through 51 in your Bible, understand that when we say seeking Jesus, we're seeking someone, not something. Here's the difference. The other day, Holly lost her ring, and I could see she was getting frustrated. I said, move aside. The professional is on the job. I paid for it. I guarantee you I'll find it. I'll stick my hand through your nostril to find it if I have to. The ring was expensive. I said, I bet you I'll find it in three seconds. It wasn't three seconds, but it was only about two minutes. I was seeking her ring. I found her ring. I handed her a ring, and we were done. Because when you're seeking a thing and you find it, you're done. …
… was to find his brother Simon and tell him, we have found the Messiah, that is the Christ. And he brought him to Jesus. So John sees Jesus. He announces who he is. Andrew sees who he is. First thing he does is he goes and tells Simon. Then look down in verse 44. Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. Philip found Nathanael and told him, we have found the one Moses wrote about in the law and about whom the prophets also wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. So three people encounter Jesus. And the first thing they do is what? They share that word, share Christ, introduce others to Christ, share Christ with people around them. This is the first component of disciple making. And it's very simple. It's natural. If we're going to make disciples of Christ, then we have to introduce people to Christ, right? That only makes sense. And it was natural for them in John chapter 1. …