John 1:35-39
The next day, John the Baptist is with two of his disciples when he sees Jesus walking by and declares, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” Upon hearing this, the two disciples follow Jesus.
Turning around, Jesus asks them, “What do you seek?” They reply, “Rabbi (which means Teacher), where are you staying?” Jesus invites them, saying, “Come and see.” They accompany Him to His lodging and remain with Him that day, as it was about the tenth hour.
From Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible (on verses 35-39):
“Those that would find Christ must seek him, seek an acquaintance with him, seek his favour, follow on to know him.”
Reflection:
These verses illustrate the transition from hearing about Jesus to personally following Him, emphasizing the call to seek Christ intimately and respond to His invitation for fellowship.
In the Christian life, this relates to discipleship as a journey of curiosity turning into commitment, where believers are encouraged to “come and see” Jesus’ ways, abide in His presence through prayer and study, and experience transformative encounters that motivate sharing the faith with others, much like the disciples’ immediate response.
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