The Life Of Christ Lesson Four – The Beginning Of Christ’s Ministry Jesus’ First Disciples – John 1:35-51 Jesus’ First Miracle – John 2:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple – John 2:13-25 Jesus and Nicodemus – John 3:1-21 John’s Second Testimony – John 3:22-36

Jesus’ First Disciples – John 1:35-51 John’s disciples follow Jesus – John 1:35-42 Peter was brought to Jesus – Jesus gave him a new name. Cephas (Aramaic) or Peter (Greek) which means … … A stone – a symbol of firmness and stability. Right away? Matthew 16:17-18.

Jesus’ First Disciples – John 1:35-51 Jesus found Philip – verse 43 – From the same city as Andrew and Peter. “Follow Me” – Definition: “to be in the same way with” – Strong; includes discipleship. “Expressing union, likeness” (Vine) “Cleaving steadfastly and conforming to his example” (Vincent)

Jesus’ First Disciples – John 1:35-51 Jesus found Philip – verse 43 – From the same city as Andrew and Peter. “Follow Me” – Keys to be a good follower: Self Denial – Luke 9:23 Daily Sacrifice – Luke 9:23 Focus – John 21:19-20 Listening – John 10:27 Commitment – Revelation 14:4 Purpose – Mark 1:17

Jesus’ First Disciples – John 1:35-51 Philip “found” Nathaniel (Bartholomew? Matthew 10:3) What did he tell Nathaniel he had “found”? (to find after searching) (verse 45) “Him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote” “Jesus of Nazareth, Son of Joseph” How might he have come to this conclusion?