Gospel of John-Part 3

I am on the continuing journey through the Gospel of John.  Yesterday, during our student service, we finished the first chapter with verses 35-51.  These verses cover a topic that Christians fear, sharing our faith with someone.  We fear doing it so much, that we make excuses. Here are just a few excuses that we all have made:
"I don't know what to say to someone"
"I am afraid that they will ask me a question that I don't have the answer"
"I might fail"
"I am not gifted in evangelism"
"I don't know much Bible"
As you read through these verses, you see three very simple but powerful principles.  I encourage you to read through this passage and see the urgency in which these men pointed others to Jesus.

1.  Recognize a Prospect
If you are a believer, you should have a prospect.  For John the Baptist, it was his disciples.  For Andrew, it was his brother.  For Philip, it was Nathaniel.  For you, it is someone different.  It may be a family member, a friend, a co-worker.  There is someone for everyone.  Think about who God is placing on your heart right now.

2.  Refer a Person (who should they see)
After you identify your prospect, your task is to point them to Jesus.  Many people are searching, many are skeptical, but our responsibility is simple:  point them to Jesus.
     John the Baptist did it: Behold the Lamb of God
     Andrew did it:  We have found the Messiah
     Philip did it:  We have found Him of whom Moses and the prophets wrote.
     And you can do it:  Point them to Jesus

3.  Remember a purpose
When you have recognized the prospect, referred them to a person, then, you have to remember the purpose.  The purpose is, Jesus is the only way.  He is the Way, Truth, and the Life.  No one comes to the Father except through Jesus Christ.  It is important to point people to Jesus because there is no hope of eternal life outside of Him.