Biblical Text: John 1:29-42a
The Gospel Lesson is One of the insertions from John into the lectionary. And it is John’s take on how the early disciples meet Jesus. Like most of John is fills in some gaps. In the Synoptics Jesus just starts calling them “follow me.” John lets us know that some of them were disciples of John the Baptist first and heard John’s proclamation. But what this sermon focuses on is Jesus’ question. When he recognizes that Andrew and presumed John were following him, Jesus turns and asks “What are you seeking?”
There are a ton of different spiritualities. The sermon talks a bit about them. But all those spiritualities of the world tend to be inward manifestations of our desires: fame, money, power, knowledge. When Jesus asks “What are you seeking?” this sermon develops that as a spiritual sifting question. Because all that is really on offer in the church – and with Andrew – is Jesus. And that is the Spirituality of the Church. You get to see Jesus.
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