John 1:35-51: Can Anything Good Come from Nazareth?

As John the Baptist declares Jesus to be the Lamb of God, two of his own followers, including Andrew, are drawn to Jesus and ask Him where He is staying. With a simple invitation—"Come and you will see"—Jesus begins gathering those who would become His closest companions. Andrew brings his brother, Simon Peter, and soon after, Philip and Nathanael are called. But when Nathanael skeptically questions whether anything good can come from Nazareth, Jesus surprises him with insights only God could know, sparking Nathanael’s awe-filled confession: "You are the Son of God!" These first encounters reveal not only Jesus’ powerful insight but the mystery and wonder He inspires in those who come near.

The Rev. Roger Mullet, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Buffalo, WY, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study John 1:35-51.

The Gospel of John takes us on a journey through the Good News of Jesus in a unique way. It reveals Jesus as the incarnate son of God from eternity. From His miraculous signs to His profound "I Am" statements, we witness Jesus offering living water to the thirsty, light to those in darkness, and life to the dead. But this is also a story of conflict: Jesus is relentlessly pursued by those who reject Him, yet He willingly goes to the cross, showing the depths of God’s love. As we travel from His first miracle to His ultimate victory over death, John invites us to see and believe—that in Jesus, we find eternal life and the very presence of God among us. Connect to God’s revealing Word in this series that uncovers the rich, layered truths of John’s Gospel and the unshakable hope it offers.

Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God’s Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.