John 1:35-51
John’s heart is filled with conviction and joy (v. 36) – two things which always speak to others – as he sees the walk of the Lord Jesus. No longer does he have only the sign from above (v. 33). John’s two disciples listen to what he says and join themselves to the Lord Jesus. They follow Him and rejoice in His presence . . . just as we can do now according to His promise. Andrew sets us yet another example. He leads "his own brother, Simon", to the Lord Jesus. Before we think of any kind of Gospel outreach let us think of those of our own relatives who do not yet know the Lord. Andrew is a self-effacing disciple. But his service that day was to have far-reaching effects because Simon would become the apostle Peter. Philip hears the Lord’s call and in his turn speaks to Nathanael of this Nazarene who is the promised Messiah. But no argument has the weight of that simple invitation – "Come and see!"
In this chapter we see some of the magnificent names and titles which exalt the eternal glories of the Lord Jesus Christ: Word, Life, Light, only begotten Son in the bosom of the Father, Lamb of God, Master, Messiah or Christ, true Nazarene, King of Israel and Son of man.