At the beginning of Jesus ministry, John the Baptist declared, “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” In response to John’s declaration, two of his disciples began to follow Jesus. After a little while, Jesus asked them, “What seek ye?” The disciples responded, “Where dwellest thou?” They wanted to know not so much the location but the manner of His life. The test of Jesus deity was the way he lived not the pronouncements made about Him. Jesus response was simply “Come and See.”
Down through the ages people have been investigating the person and life of Jesus. Some are serious while others insincere. In their search, they have had to answer the question, “What seek ye?” Like the Pharisees, some seekers have been looking for ways to discredit Jesus because He is a threat both to their way of life and philosophy of life.
Instead of seeking Jesus, others have tried everything the world has to offer and come up empty. They are looking for salvation – deliverance from the guilt and power of sin in their life. In so doing they are looking for satisfaction. The emptiness of life apart from Jesus has driven then to look for answers. Some turn to drugs, sex and or alcohol only to find nothing more than the same empty life they are running away from.
A few have been real seekers have investigated the person and teachings of Jesus and found in Him the satisfaction they have been missing. Knowing Jesus as your Savior gives life meaning and complete fulfillment. Has your life been missing the contentment and satisfaction you have been seeking? I would invite you to respond to Jesus invitation to come and see.
How do you do that? One, commit yourself to diligently reading the Bible. I would suggest you start with the Gospel of John and then read the Epistle of First John. Secondly, before you begin to read, pray and ask God to help you understand what you are reading. Thirdly, when you come to the point of wanting to follow Jesus, bow you head and ask Jesus to forgive you your sins and to come into life as Lord and Savior. If you then need help or have questions write us at hope08@hopetriumphant.com and we will try to answer your questions.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
Down through the ages people have been investigating the person and life of Jesus. Some are serious while others insincere. In their search, they have had to answer the question, “What seek ye?” Like the Pharisees, some seekers have been looking for ways to discredit Jesus because He is a threat both to their way of life and philosophy of life.
Instead of seeking Jesus, others have tried everything the world has to offer and come up empty. They are looking for salvation – deliverance from the guilt and power of sin in their life. In so doing they are looking for satisfaction. The emptiness of life apart from Jesus has driven then to look for answers. Some turn to drugs, sex and or alcohol only to find nothing more than the same empty life they are running away from.
A few have been real seekers have investigated the person and teachings of Jesus and found in Him the satisfaction they have been missing. Knowing Jesus as your Savior gives life meaning and complete fulfillment. Has your life been missing the contentment and satisfaction you have been seeking? I would invite you to respond to Jesus invitation to come and see.
How do you do that? One, commit yourself to diligently reading the Bible. I would suggest you start with the Gospel of John and then read the Epistle of First John. Secondly, before you begin to read, pray and ask God to help you understand what you are reading. Thirdly, when you come to the point of wanting to follow Jesus, bow you head and ask Jesus to forgive you your sins and to come into life as Lord and Savior. If you then need help or have questions write us at hope08@hopetriumphant.com and we will try to answer your questions.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
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