Main Thought
Friendship can be like a bridge that leads people to Jesus. Many of us were introduced to Jesus through friends, family members, or other pre-existing relationships. Yet some of our attempts to talk about God or to invite someone to experience Him might not be received well. When this happens, it’s important for us to remember two things: people need Jesus, and Jesus is worth sharing.
Jesus is the bridge that connects heaven and earth! We can only experience true fellowship with God, and eternal life, through Him. Friendship (and other similar relationships) gives us an opportunity to deliver this truth in an effective and enduring way. We can commit to building these relationships and bringing Jesus with us. Bringing Jesus with us is a mindset that helps us find the right moment, or the right method, and more. If we’ll make these commitments, then the relational bridges we build can lead people to Jesus.
Main Passages
The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.”
- John 1:43-46, ESV
Jesus answered him, “Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree,’ do you believe? You will see greater things than these.” And he said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”
- John 1:50-51, ESV
In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
- John 14:2-6, ESV
Discussion Questions
What stands out to you in the Main Thought or the Main Passages above?
Who told you about Jesus? What made you pay attention to the message?
What is something that Jesus has done for you that you would feel comfortable sharing with others? Is there anyone in your life that might benefit from hearing that good news?