Monday, November 2, 2026
John 1:29
Bible verse for Monday, November 2, 2026.
John 1:29
“The next day, he saw Jesus coming to him, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”
— Bible (KJV) · Read John in context
The scene behind the verse
Jordan River, ~29 AD. John sees Jesus approaching through the crowd in modern-day Jordan...
Original language
amnos (ἀμνὸς) — young sheep, innocent and unblemished sacrifice
Historical context
Jews sacrificed 250,000 lambs annually at Passover in Jerusalem
What most readers miss
This is the ONLY time John calls Jesus 'Lamb' - everyone else called Him Teacher, Lord, Son
Common misconception
People think this means Jesus was weak like a lamb, but John is declaring Him as the ultimate sacrifice that accomplishes what millions of temple lambs could never do.
How this verse has been applied
When you see Jesus clearly for who He is, you can't help but point others toward Him with urgency and clarity.
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