In John 1:35-38, Two of John’s disciples hear him call Jesus the Lamb of God, follow Jesus, and hear Him ask what they are seeking John records the moment so that readers may see Jesus clearly and respond in faith. Listen to the text: “Again, the next day, John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Jesus turned and…”
Good witnessing releases people to Jesus. John repeats the Lamb title, and his disciples transfer their following. Jesus’ first recorded words in this Gospel are a searching question: What are you looking for? Jesus’ call creates disciples: ‘Come and see,’ ‘Follow me.’ Grace initiates before full understanding. Witness spreads along family and friendship lines as people bring others to Jesus.
Discipleship begins with desire honestly named. Jesus meets seekers not with a speech first but with attention. He still asks us what our hearts are after—and invites us further.
John opens with the eternal Word who was with God and was God, then moves through John’s witness, the Lamb of God, and the first disciples who come and see—glory already shining in flesh. This passage belongs in that movement: John 1:35-38 is not an isolated saying but a step in John’s portrait of Jesus. John presents Jesus as the eternal Word made flesh—life and light for a world that often prefers darkness.
A pastoral word for today: If Jesus is calling you deeper—into witness, service, or hard obedience—answer promptly. Come and see; then follow.
Notice also the human responses John includes—belief, hesitation, hostility, or worship. These reactions are mirrors. We may find ourselves in the night visitor, the thirsty outsider, the blind man, or the confessing disciple. John writes narrative theology: our response to Jesus is the point.