St Nicholas

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This Weeks Readings:

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Isaiah 49:1-7

Psalm 40:1-14

Corinthians 1:1-9

Gospel according to John 1:29-42

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John 1:29-42  describes John the Baptist pointing out Jesus as the "Lamb of God" who takes away the world's sin, leading two of his own disciples (Andrew and another unnamed disciple) to follow Jesus, who then invites them to "Come and see," resulting in Andrew finding his brother Simon Peter and telling him, "We have found the Messiah," with Jesus renaming Simon to Peter (Cephas). 

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The Lamb of God  (v. 29-34): John the Baptist sees Jesus and declares Him the "Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world," explaining Jesus existed before him and is the one who baptises with the Holy Spirit, as revealed by the Spirit descending like a dove.

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Two Disciples Follow Jesus (v. 35-39): The next day, John points Jesus out again, and two of his disciples follow Jesus, asking, "Where are you staying?" Jesus replies, "Come and see," leading them to spend time with Him.

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Andrew Finds Peter (v. 40-42): One of the two disciples, Andrew, finds his brother Simon Peter and tells him, "We have found the Messiah (Christ)," and brings him to Jesus, who renames him Cephas (Peter, meaning rock). 

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 John the Baptist serves as a primary witness to Jesus' identity.

The disciples' question, "What are you looking for?" leads to the invitation, "Come and see".

The theme of staying/remaining with Jesus is introduced ("Where are you staying?").

Jesus is revealed as the Son of God, the Chosen One, and the Messiah. 

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