The Seeker’s Invitation: Come and See

What does the fox say? The Evolution of Dance. Charlie bit my finger. Why do we know what any of these random sentences mean? Two words. Viral Video. A friend says, “Hey, you’ve got to check this out. This is hilarious/amazing/awesome/unbelievable!” You’re curious. You can’t resist. You come and see, staring at their iPhone screen as they share the latest viral video to blitz the internet.

In much the same way, this is how the gospel spreads to those who are spiritually curious- seekers. The Gospel, literally the Good News, is meant to be shared. Both the message and the messenger should create a curiosity among those who are spiritually lost.

John the Baptist had ignited a curiosity throughout Israel. Word of this crazed prophet who might just be the Messiah spread beyond Jerusalem 70 miles north to the Galilee region. John was quick to tell his followers that he was not the Messiah but had been sent to prepare the way for the Messiah. And then, as Jesus came walking by, John boldly declared for all his followers to hear, “Look, the Lamb of God!” Two curious followers of John the Baptist then approached Jesus and asked, “Where are you staying?” Jesus reply was simple. “Come, and you will see.” This was more than just an invitation to a location though. It was an invitation to a relationship. These two young men went with Jesus and spent the rest of the day with Him.

One of these two curious followers was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter.

Read John 1:40-42.

Philip was a friend of Andrew and Simon Peter, coming from the same region of Galilee. Evidently, he also learned the Good News, likely from his friends.

Read John 1:43-45.

Read John 4:28-30, 39.

Read Matthew 9:35-38.

What do you see when you look at your spiritually lost friends? How can your life and the way you communicate the Good News create curiosity among your spiritually lost friends, increasing their desire to “come and see?”