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Study 9: 28th August - 3rd September 3rd

Readings from the Gospel of John

“The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me”. Phillip, like Andrew and Peter was from the town of Bethsaida. Philip found Nathaniel and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law and about whom also the prophets also wrote – Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”(John Chapter 1 verses 43to 45 (New International Version).

When it comes to coaching golf, nothing is like having experience and knowledge on your side. I have listened to and watched some of Australia’s finest golf coaches and what amazes me is how they draw on the words and teachings of other great coaches. They have their own unique style and methods, and when you add the lessons they have learnt from others and you have a successful formula.
When we operate on our own whether it’s in golf, coaching, life or following God, we have less to offer.
When Jesus came to the world he didn’t just appear on his own or set his own agenda in terms of what he said and did. Jesus came in fulfilment of the words of the first part of the bible called the Old Testament. When John writes about Philip who saw in Jesus the one Moses wrote about, he is saying that Jesus came as part of their history and hopes. Let me give you 3 examples of how Jesus is referred to prior to his coming:
1. Moses wrote about one who would come to speak the word of God to the people. They called this person a prophet. You will find this in Deuteronomy Chapter 18: verses 14-20 of the Old Testament. This is what Jesus did; speak God’s word..

2. With the prophets we have many ideas and references to choose from.
One example is in 2 Samuel Ch 7 verses 5 to 16 where God promises through David that one of his sons will always be a ruler over the people of God and this agreement will last forever. This promise is fulfilled in Jesus who is called the Son of David in Matthew Chapter 1 verse 1. Jesus came to bring God’s rule and way of life to us.

3. The Prophet Isaiah God speaks about one who will suffer and die for the sins of the people; that he will be treated harshly and be despised. See Isaiah Chapter 52: verses 13 to Chapter 53: verse 12. Jesus suffers and dies as Isaiah speaks.
Jesus is no flash in the pan that appears on his own, but is one who comes with all the promises and history of God behind him. He drew great strength from knowing all that was spoken of him prior to his coming. So he was able to speak meaningfully and fully to the people about God and the meaning of his life.

We do well in life when we can learn as much as we can from those who have gone before us in whatever walk of life we live in. It is interesting and true that the more we listen and learn from others the wiser we become as teachers.
What makes Jesus unique is that as Jesus was the one spoken of from the past, he is also the one that will judge us in the future concerning our life.
We will do well to listen to the word of God when Jesus was transformed before Moses and Elijah to a radiant heavenly figure in Mark Chapter 9: verses 2 and 3. God says, “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him.”

Prayer.
Lord God, we thank you that Jesus is no flash in the pan, but one who fulfils your promises and history and gives life and order for our lives. Amen.

• 5 June: Oatlands Golf Day
• 24 - 26 July: SCA Annual Conference
• 6 - 9 Sept.: PGA Merchandise Show
• 15 Oct.: Wyong Trainee Pro-Am