John 1:35-51 Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples;… Vast as the Church is now, there was a time when it consisted of only two members. I. We see WHAT GOOD IS DONE BY CONTINUALLY TESTIFYING OF CHRIST. 1. The first time the Baptist cried "Behold the Lamb of God," no result seems to have followed. 2. When John repeated these words two followed Jesus. 3. This simple story is a pattern of the way in which good has been done to souls in every age. (1) By testimony. (2) By exalting Christ and not the Church, sacraments, or ministry. (3) By patient continuance in preaching the truth. II. WHAT GOOD A BELIEVER MAY DO TO OTHERS BY SPEAKING TO THEM ABOUT CHRIST. 1. Andrew spoke promptly to Peter. Who can tell what would have happened had he been silent and reserved, like many Christians now! 2. Of the first three converts, one at least was brought to Jesus by the quiet word of a relative. 3. The work of testimony must not be left to ministers alone. 4. Those who follow Christ must abide with him. (Bishop Ryle.) Parallel Verses KJV: Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples;WEB: Again, the next day, John was standing with two of his disciples, |
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