Scripture: John 1:37 (ESV) – “The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.” In John 1:37, we witness the first response to John the Baptist’s repeated proclamation: “Behold, the Lamb of God!” Two of John’s disciples hear his words and, without hesitation, begin to follow Jesus. This moment marks a pivotal turningContinue reading “The First Step of Faith”
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Fix Your Eyes on Jesus
Scripture: John 1:36 (ESV) – “And he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God!’” In John 1:36, John the Baptist once again points to Jesus with the same powerful declaration: “Behold, the Lamb of God!” This repetition isn’t accidental—it’s intentional. John is drawing his disciples’ attention to theContinue reading “Fix Your Eyes on Jesus”
Behold the Lamb; Follow the Saviour
Scripture: John 1:35 (ESV) – “The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God!’” In John 1:35, we see John the Baptist faithfully fulfilling his mission as a witness to Christ. Once again, he directs attentionContinue reading “Behold the Lamb; Follow the Saviour”
The Son of God
Scripture: John 1:34 (ESV) – “And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.” In John 1:34, John the Baptist declares the climax of his testimony: “I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.” This bold statement affirms Jesus’ divine identity, pointing toContinue reading “The Son of God”
The One Who Baptizes With the Spirit
Scripture: John 1:33 (ESV) – “I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’” In this verse, John the Baptist recalls the divine instruction he received aboutContinue reading “The One Who Baptizes With the Spirit”
The Spirit’s Testimony
Scripture: John 1:32 (ESV) – “And John bore witness: ‘I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him.’” In John 1:32, John the Baptist gives a powerful eyewitness account of Jesus’ baptism, a moment when God visibly confirmed Jesus as the Messiah. John recalls seeing the Holy Spirit descendContinue reading “The Spirit’s Testimony”
Revealing the Saviour
Scripture: John 1:31 (ESV) – “I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.” In John 1:31, John the Baptist reflects on his mission: to prepare the way for Jesus and help others recognize Him as the Messiah. He admits, “I myselfContinue reading “Revealing the Saviour”
Christ Before All Things
Scripture: John 1:30 (ESV) – “This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.’” John the Baptist makes a bold and powerful statement about Jesus in this verse: “After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.” EvenContinue reading “Christ Before All Things”
Behold the Lamb of God
Scripture: John 1:29 (ESV) – “The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’” When we come to John 1:29, we find a verse that contains some of the most precious and profound words ever uttered about our Lord JesusContinue reading “Behold the Lamb of God”
A Sacred Place of Preparation
Scripture: John 1:28 (ESV) – “These things took place in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing.” John 1:28 sets the scene for the ministry of John the Baptist: “These things took place in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing.” At first glance, this verse may seem like a simple geographical note,Continue reading “A Sacred Place of Preparation”
