Text: John 1:35-51 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: At the start of John's Gospel we read the fascinating story of the beginning of Jesus' church. As Jesus is walking by, John the Baptist cries out: "Behold, the Lamb of God!" (John 1:36). Immediately two men start following Jesus, then another, and then two more. Each of these five brand new Christians had one thing in common: they all went to see Jesus for themselves. Likewise, we all are called to come and see for ourselves who this Jesus is. And when we do, we find that he knows us, loves us, and will never cast us out.

At the end of the Minor Prophets, and the end of the Old Testament, God’s people are still left wondering if it has all been worth it. “What benefit is it,” they ask, “for us to follow God?” Through his prophet Malachi, God answers by reminding them of who they are, and what’s to come. They are God’s treasured possession, and abundant, everlasting life awaits them.

The future Day of the Lord is a day of great hope and joy as the people of God will be with our King and Warrior who delights and rejoices over His people.

The Lord has raised up David's household in Christ to bless all of mankind.

The Prophet Joel's message declares there are both present and future realities for those who call upon the name of the Lord.

The Prophet Hosea is told to return to and love his unfaithful wife, just as God continues to love unfaithful Israel.

The Christian life is marked by joining Jesus in offering sacrifices pleasing to God.