John 1:40-41 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.… I. THE GREAT OBJECT SOUGHT TO BE ACCOMPLISHED. 1. Introduction to Jesus. 2. Interest in Jesus. 3. Instruction from Jesus. 4. Intimacy with Jesus. II. THE QUALIFICATIONS WHICH TEACHERS OUGHT TO POSSESS TO SECURE THIS GREAT OBJECT. 1. Sincere and ardent piety. 2. An enlightened knowledge of Christ and the method of salvation by Him. 3. An adaptation in the mode of instruction to the disposition of the child. 4. An exhibition of the practical effects of the knowledge of Christ in your conduct. III. THE SPECIAL EFFECTS RESULTING FROM THE ATTAINMENT OF THIS GREAT OBJECT. 1. Christ will be glorified. 2. The Church will be enlarged. 3. The world will be benefited. 4. Your labours will be rewarded.Conclusion: Notice — 1. The importance of looking out for souls to bring them to Jesus. 2. The value of union. (J. Sherman.) Parallel Verses KJV: One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.WEB: One of the two who heard John, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. |
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