#168 - Seeing and Seeking: The Spiritual Call of Discipleship - Gospel of John (pt. 15)

In this lesson, we explore John 1:35-42, where we witness the moment when two of John the Baptist’s disciples leave him to follow Jesus. This passage holds profound spiritual insight, revealed through the exploration of two significant Greek words: horao (ὁράω) and zeteo (ζητέω). Horao, often translated as "behold," extends beyond physical sight. It speaks of perceiving, knowing, and seeing with spiritual eyes—experiencing a moment of spiritual clarity that transcends the physical realm. When John the Baptist says, “Behold the Lamb of God,” he invites us to perceive and understand Jesus’ identity not just with our eyes but with our spirit, to know He is the promised Lamb of God. Zeteo, translated as "to seek," embodies a profound spiritual yearning. It characterizes a seeker driven by an earnest desire to uncover truth and find meaning. This is not mere curiosity or a casual pursuit but a pursuit marked by spiritual hunger. This passage represents the initial enlightenment for any follower of Jesus—the moment of recognition and the beginning of the faith journey. ----------------------------------- www.figtreeteaching.com Support Fig Tree Ministries: https://donorbox.org/support-figtree-ministries Fig Tree Amazon Portal: https://amzn.to/3USMelI Lesson Handout: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/blog/seeing-seeking-the-first-step-of-discipleship Explore my digital notes on the Gospel of John, now available at the links below: Notes on John 1:35-42: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/blog/notes-on-john-135-42 Download a PDF of my notes on John 1:19-28: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/blog/my-notes-on-john-119-28 Download a PDF of my notes on John 1:29-34 https://www.figtreeteaching.com/blog/my-notes-on-john-129-34 YouTube: https://youtu.be/BWrRWxHq9g8 Previous Lessons Mentioned in the Video: John Week 2 - The Mystical Path to God: https://youtu.be/1Ljo17HH-Is