Pointing to the Lamb
Read: John 1:29-42 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (v. 29) Do you
Steve Petroelje November 25, 2023
John the Baptist was chosen by God to prepare the way for Jesus. Just as John was sent to prepare the way for Jesus and point people to him, we have the privilege of also pointing others to Christ.
Even before he was born, God was at work in John’s life. This series traces John’s life through the Gospels, and traces the path of God’s work through John. John’s work of prophecy was intimately tied to Jesus, starting before he was born, through his ministry, all the way through his death. In every part of his life, he went before Jesus, pointing back towards Christ.
As you prepare for Christmas and Jesus’s birth, consider how you can follow John’s example of discipleship. These fifteen devotionals will help you grow in your faith, see how you can be a vessel of God’s love, and humbly serve Jesus.
Read: John 1:29-42 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (v. 29) Do you
Read: John 3:22-36 He must increase, but I must decrease. (v. 30) We live in a competitive culture. Each person is encouraged to advance, grow wealthier, increase in popularity, and gain
Read: Luke 7:18-23 And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look
Read: Luke 7:24-28 I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. (v. 28) Can you think of a time when you were hurting and feeling low,
Read: Matthew 14:1-14 His disciples came and took the body and buried it, and they went and told Jesus. (v. 12) Can you think of something in this sin-tainted world that
Read: Luke 11:1-4 Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples. (v. 1) When you and I read the Bible, we can learn from and admire biblical characters, but
Steve Petroelje is a specialized transition pastor who serves vacant churches and helps them assess health, pursue missional effectiveness, and conduct a pastoral search process. He is the past-president of the Words of Hope Board of Directors.