Jesus does not directly invite Nathanael.  Rather it is Philip who tells Nathanael… Imagine his excitement as he tells; “We have found him about whom the prophets wrote…Jesus of Nazareth.”  And when Nathanael is doubtful…wondering how anything good could come from a nearby village…Philip does not argue or try to prove anything.  He does not shame him because he does not believe…  Rather Philip puts out an invitation; “Come and see.” …nothing more.

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