What Do You Want? The Life-Changing Question That Defines Everything

This powerful message centers on one of the most penetrating questions Jesus ever asked: 'What do you want?' Drawing from John 1:38, we're challenged to examine the deepest desires of our hearts. The sermon unpacks the profound meaning behind John the Baptist's declaration, 'Behold the Lamb of God,' reminding us that Jesus isn't merely a moral teacher or historical figure, but the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. The Passover lamb, the temple sacrifices, and Isaiah's suffering servant all pointed forward to this moment when God's own Son would become personal and tangible. What makes this message so compelling is its emphasis on the difference between knowing about Jesus and truly walking with Him. We're confronted with the reality that sin isn't just managed or covered by Christ, it's completely taken away. The invitation to 'come and see' isn't about gathering information, but about entering into a transformative relationship. When we truly behold the Lamb, we can't help but follow Him wholeheartedly. This isn't about religious duty or riding on someone else's faith, it's about a personal encounter that changes our identity from broken to useful, from sinner to servant, just as Simon became Peter the rock.