John 1:35-42

The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, “What are you seeking?” And they said to him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and you will see.” So they came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour. One of the two who heard John speak and followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means Christ). He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of John. You shall be called Cephas” (which means Peter).

John 1:35-42

I guess last time this happened, which was back in verse 29, his disciples were standing with him.  At least, that's the way I interpret that verse.  I guess it's possible that the "again" is only referring to the fact that John the Baptist is once again seeing Jesus and saying "Behold, the Lamb of God!".

Anyways, this time, his two disciples jump ship and start following Jesus.  They call him "Rabbi", which means Teacher, and ask where he's staying.  He invites them to come and see.

One interesting thing is how Andrew goes and finds his brother Simon Peter.  This is how the famous Peter is introduced to Jesus and begins following him.  Immediately, Jesus gives him another name, "Cephas".

I know I have heard this text applied to inviting others to Christ.  They may say "be an Andrew".  Like Andrew, we should invite others to Christ.  That certainly is a good thing and the gospel is good news and meant to be shared.  That could be applied, but how does this line up with the purpose of this book?  How is this part for the purpose of believing that Jesus is the son of God?  Perhaps we see the reaction of the first disciples in realizing that Jesus really is indeed the "Lamb of God" and someone they should follow.  They did so even though they were disciples of John the Baptist.  This shows an example of how Jesus ranked before John because he was before John.