18 - 24 January 2009
Worship Together18 - 24 January 2009
Epiphany 2
John 1.43-51Context
The journey gathers pace as following his baptism, Jesus is pointed out by John and instantly picks up four followers. They ask the obvious question – ‘Where are you staying?’ The reply is by way of invitation ‘Come and see’ and will characterise the journey on which they have now embarked: nothing is predictable, but the wonders are remarkable as they slowly reveal the characteristics of the leader.
Common thread – Come and see (John 1.43-51)
The ROOTS resources this week explore the description of the call of the first disciples in John’s Gospel. We encounter a classic pattern of friendship evangelism, someone who is called brings along his friend. It is not necessarily a simple task however, for Nathanael does not respond without questions.
An alternative thread Your bodies are members of Christ, within the Word and Response material for adults draws on 1 Corinthians.
These resources were first published in Issue 39 January/February 2009.
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Epiphany 2 Year B
1 Samuel 3.1-10, (11-20)
Psalm 139.1-6,13-18
1 Corinthians 6.12-20
John 1.43-51
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- Epiphany 2 focused on John 1.43-51 (2018)
- Epiphany 2 focused on John 1.43-51 (2015)
- Epiphany 2 focused on 1 Samuel 3.1-10 (2012)
- Epiphany 2 focused on John 1.43-51 (2009)
- Epiphany 2 focused on 1 Samuel 3.1-10 (11-20) (2006)
- Epiphany 2 focused on John 1.43-51 (2003)