1. Gospel Reading: John 1:43 – 51

2. John 1:43 – 51
43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him,
“Come with me!” (44 Philip was from Bethsaida, the town where Andrew and Peter lived.)
45 Philip found Nathanael and told him,
“We have found the one whom Moses wrote about in the book of the Law and whom the prophets also wrote about. He is Jesus son of Joseph, from Nazareth.”

3. John 1:43 – 51
46 “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked.
“Come and see,” answered Philip.
47 When Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, he said about him, “Here is a real Israelite; there is nothing false in him!”
48 Nathanael asked him, “How do you know me?”

4. John 1:43 – 51
Jesus answered, “I saw you when you were under the fig tree before Philip called you.”
49 “Teacher,” answered Nathanael, “you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”
50 Jesus said, “Do you believe just because I told you I saw you when you were under the fig tree? You will see much greater things than this!” 51 And he said to them, “I am telling you the truth: you will see heaven open and God's angels going up and coming down on the Son of Man.”

5. John 1:43 – 51

6. John 1:43 – 51
New Year

7. John 1:43 – 51 New Year Selection process

8. John 1:43 – 51 New Year Selection process Done on merit

9. John 1:43 – 51
New Year
Selection process
Done on merit
Select the strong, smart and fast

10. John 1:43 – 51
New Year
Selection process
Done on merit
Select the strong, smart and fast
Reading
Jesus selecting his followers

11. John 1:43 – 51
New Year
Selection process
Done on merit
Select the strong, smart and fast
Reading
Jesus selecting his followers
Jesus includes the weak

12. John 1:43 – 51 Jesus calls his disciples

13. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
V43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida.

15. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
V43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida.

16. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
- Jerusalem was the ideal place
V43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida.

17. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
- Jerusalem was the ideal place
- But Jesus went to Galilee
V43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida.

18. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
- Jerusalem was the ideal place
- But Jesus went to Galilee
- it was a Gentile area
V43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida.

19. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
- Jerusalem was the ideal place
- But Jesus went to Galilee
- it was a Gentile area, no temple
V43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida.

20. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
- Jerusalem was the ideal place
- But Jesus went to Galilee
- it was a Gentile area, no temple
- Called Philip of Bethsaida
V43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida.

21. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
- Jerusalem was the ideal place
- But Jesus went to Galilee
- it was a Gentile area, no temple
- Called Philip of Bethsaida
- Bethsaida, an unbelieving town
V43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida.

22. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
- Jesus calls us, where we are
V43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida.

23. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
- Jesus calls us, where we are
- Jesus called a man at the tombs
Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.”
V43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida.

24. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
V43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida.

25. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found ...Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” 46 “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.

26. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
From all stages of their Christian faith
45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found ...Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” 46 “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.

27. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
From all stages of their Christian faith
- Nathanael was not perfect
45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found ...Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” 46 “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.

28. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
From all stages of their Christian faith
- Nathanael was not perfect
- Jesus does not wait for us to be perfect
45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found ...Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” 46 “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.

29. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
From all stages of their Christian faith
- Nathanael was not perfect
- Jesus does not wait for us to be perfect
- He calls us as we are
45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found ...Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” 46 “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.

30. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
From all stages of their Christian faith
- Nathanael was not perfect – but he still followed
45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found ...Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” 46 “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.

31. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
From all stages of their Christian faith
- Nathanael was not perfect – but he still followed – and he believed.
45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found ...Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” 46 “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.

32. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
From all stages of their Christian faith

33. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
From all stages of their Christian faith
V51 “Very truly I tell you, you will see ‘heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on’ the Son of Man.”

34. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
From all stages of their Christian faith
- Jacob’s dream: Genesis 28:12
he saw a stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it.
V51 “Very truly I tell you, you will see ‘heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on’ the Son of Man.”

35. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
From all stages of their Christian faith
Jesus is the connection between heaven and earth
V51 “Very truly I tell you, you will see ‘heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on’ the Son of Man.”

36. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
From all stages of their Christian faith
Jesus is the connection between heaven and earth
John 14:6 “I am the way….”
V51 “Very truly I tell you, you will see ‘heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on’ the Son of Man.”

37. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
From all stages of their Christian faith

38. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
From all stages of their Christian faith
- We must know Jesus

39. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
From all stages of their Christian faith
We must know Jesus
Read your Bible

40. Jesus calls his disciples
John 1:43 – 51
Jesus calls his disciples
From all places
From all stages of their Christian faith
We must know Jesus
Read your Bible
And pray always