We should prepare ourselves to follow when Jesus invites us to come and see. John is challenging us to see who Jesus is and then respond similarly to how his followers responded when they were invited to follow.

The call to "come and see” is issued as we encounter Jesus and learn about how He wants us to know He is near.

John the Baptist was a witness to Jesus, who was coming. We are witnesses to Jesus, who is coming again. John the Baptist’s life has necessary lessons for every disciple of Christ.

What it means to be a disciple. Luke 9 - deny yourself, pick up your cross daily, follow me. The passage ends with Jesus “setting his face” to go to Jerusalem to die - He knew how it would end: both the cross and the resurrection.

God has spoken to us in Jesus and we ought to listen to Him well for He is the Son of God, the world’s creator, sustainer, and heir, and also our high priest.

Some churches shrivel and die. Other churches thrive and flourish. What about our church? Will we fade, or will we flourish for generations to come? And more specifically, what can you do to help your church become or remain a vibrant, growing community of faith?

New Year's is a natural time to reflect on the past and look to the future. Jesus' proclamation in Luke 4:14-21 sheds light on how the arrival of Jesus and his mission of redemption brings us favor with God.