Behold the Lamb of God!
Month 3: Come, Follow Me · Bible Story
Today's Scripture
Read together: John 1:35-37
35 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” 37 And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.
Memory Verse
“The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.””— John 1:43 (BSB)memorize this week
📖 Bible-in-a-Year (optional)
Today's reading: Joshua 10-12
Reading the whole Bible in a year — do this when you have extra time. (Day 61 of 365 — God gives Israel victory and the land He promised.)The Heart of It
John the Baptist spent his whole life pointing away from himself. He always pointed toward Someone greater. So when Jesus walked by, John didn't say, "Look at me." He didn't even say, "Look at my message." He said, "Behold the Lamb of God!" (). In one breath he told everyone who Jesus was. Jesus is the spotless Lamb who would take away the sin of the world. For hundreds of years, every Passover lamb had been quietly pointing to Him. John knew his whole job was to make Jesus look big.
Now watch what happens next. Two of John's own followers heard him, and "they followed Jesus" (). They didn't argue. They didn't wait for a sign. They simply turned and started walking after Him. That is how following Jesus begins for anyone. Someone points us to the Lamb. Our hearts say yes. And we move toward Him. Jesus invites everyone to come, and He turned no one away. But the invitation only becomes real when we actually leave where we are and go after Him. All month long, we're going to watch ordinary people hear that call and follow.
Around the Table
John pointed at Jesus and said, "Look! The Lamb of God!" When we hear about Jesus, we can run to Him.
Let's do it: Point your finger and say it together: "Behold the Lamb of God!"
Long ago, a lamb was given so people could be forgiven. John called Jesus the Lamb. He is the once-and-for-all gift for our sin.
Let's talk: John pointed away from himself and toward Jesus. Who first pointed you toward Jesus?
The two disciples heard John, and they chose to follow. The truth about Jesus is offered to everyone. But each person has to answer for themselves.
Let's go deeper: Hearing about Jesus and following Jesus are not the same thing. What's the difference? And where are you right now?
💬 Conversation Starter
Who is someone you'd happily drop everything to go and meet? Why?— Two men did exactly that the day they met Jesus.
🛡️ Defending the Faith
Calling Jesus "the Lamb of God" wasn't just a pretty saying. It tied Jesus to a thousand years of Passover lambs. Every one of them pointed forward to one final sacrifice. The Bible's story holds together across all those centuries because one Author was telling it the whole time.
For Dad · Go Deeper
John the Baptist models something every father needs. He had the freedom to be a signpost, not the destination. Your job isn't to make your kids impressed with you. It's to keep lifting your finger toward Jesus until they're looking at Him, not at you. There's deep relief in that. You don't have to be the hero of your home. You get to point past yourself to the One who is. And notice the response Jesus draws. He doesn't force anyone. He draws a genuine "follow." Grace truly invites, and people truly answer. That includes your children. So keep pointing, keep inviting, and trust the Lamb to win their hearts.
Draws on: D. A. Carson, The Gospel According to John.
Let's Pray Together
"Father, thank You for sending Jesus. He is the Lamb of God who takes away our sin. Help our family hear His call. Help us follow Him with glad hearts. In Jesus' name, amen."
Someone pointed me to the Lamb. The right thing to do is follow.