From the Gospel according to John, today’s reading follows the events that take place after John the Baptist proclaims Jesus the Lamb of God.

John the Baptist’s testament is an important moment in our faith. In recognizing Jesus as the Lamb of God, John encourages Jesus’ first followers. We’ve also come to understand the proclamation as a reference to the lamb sacrificed by the Israelites in Egypt, and thus, a prediction of Jesus’ death.

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