John 1:29 The next day John sees Jesus coming to him, and said, Behold the Lamb of God, which takes away the sin of the world. I. THE SAVIOUR'S WORK IN THE SALVATION OF MEN. 1. He taketh away the sin of the world. The father says, "Save the family"; the citizen, "Save the town"; the patriot, "Save the country"; Christ, "Save the world " — and not merely says, but accomplishes. 2. His qualification for the work; the "Lamb of God," innocent, pure, spotless; the "Son of Man"; the "Son of God." The head of humanity and the heart of God were in the great sacrifice. 3. His constant watching. Christ asks men to follow what they seek. Not one follower is unnoticed. 4. His ready welcome. The noble gathering up of the Gospel is in the golden word "Come." It is not the mere sentimental emotion roused by a Sunday service that He seeks, but the coming and believing in Him. 5. His intimate knowledge of the character of any that may come. Christ reveals to men their ideals. Peter. Nathaniel. II. THE DISCIPLES' WORK IN THE SALVATION OF MEN. 1. Manifestation of humility in the presence of Christ. "I am not worthy." 2. Manifest perseverance. Men scarcely listen; but John repeats his direction. The humble man is not changeful, not persistent. 3. Exquisite naturalness. Andrew thought of his brother: a rather obscure man brings Peter to Christ. (U. R. Thomas.) Parallel Verses KJV: The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. |
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