Behold, the Lamb of God!

I. EXPOSITION FOR CONTEXT, John 1:29-42
A. Following Baptism & Temptations
1. timing of baptism (Sept.-Oct. 28 AD), Lk 3:1-22
2. temptations after 40 days fasting, Lk 4:1-13
3. three days of witness
a. John tells of his ministry (again), Jn 1:19-28
b. John testifies of Christ, Jn 1:29-34
c. John testifies of Christ again, Jn 1:35-36
d. John’s two disciples follow Jesus, Jn 1:37-42

II. EXHORTATION FROM THE TEXT, John 1:36
A. Behold, the Lamb of God!
1. follow after Christ, v37

B. What are you seeking?
1. taught of Christ – can you call Jesus ‘Rabbi’? v38a
a. the Lamb of God, v36
b. takes away sin of world, v29

C. Come and you will see.
1. staying with Christ, v39

D. You shall be called Cephas.
1. witness for Christ, vv40-42
a. bring others to Christ, v41
b. beholding transformation by Christ, v42