"Come and See"

Sermon for the Second Sunday After the Epiphany

Sermon Text: John 1:29-42 (Jesus invites disciples to "come and see")

When Jesus invites Andrew and the others to “Come and see,” he calls them not only to witness where he dwells, but to behold who he is and what he has come to do. He is the Lamb of God who reconciles sinners to the Father by serving, suffering, and dying in their place—accomplishing forgiveness entirely apart from human effort. This reconciliation is freely given and continually delivered as God serves his people through Word and Sacrament in the Divine Service. Yet the invitation does not end with forgiveness; those who have been reconciled are called to live in imitation of Christ, walking together as one body united in confession, obedience, and love. Shared faith and shared teaching shape the Church’s worship, life, and unity, patiently drawing believers deeper into Christ’s truth. The call remains open: come and see what Christ has done, receive his gifts, and walk together as his disciples in light and faith.

Preacher: Rev. Matt Doebler, pastor of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Norfolk, VA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (LCMS)⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TLCnorfolk.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Our mission is to make disciples and make them stronger through Word and Sacrament. (Mt. 28: 18-20)