Bible verses for children
Why call Jesus a lamb?
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!
John 1:29 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
John the Baptist calls Jesus the Lamb of God. The image connects Jesus with sacrifice and the removal of sin. It describes his saving mission, not his appearance or a literal animal.
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What does this image tell us about Jesus’ mission?
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Bible context & readings +
John 1 places this declaration in the Baptist’s witness to Jesus. The lamb language draws on biblical sacrificial imagery; Christians connect it with Jesus’ death, so explain it gently rather than graphically.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
Jesus, help us understand your mercy and saving work. Amen.
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