Friday, January 03, 2020 — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 1, 29-34 — And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. but to those who received him, he gave the right to become children of God.
The coming of the Messiah is an event so long-awaited by the people of Israel, that each person who speaks or acts differently stirs their curiosity. John calls for discernment by avoiding prejudices. By designated Jesus as being the Lamb of God, John already gives us a glimpse of Jesus's Mission which is to wash us of our sins by his blood on the cross.