Exposit: A Bible Study Podcast
Exposit | Ep 3 | John 1:19–51 | Behold the Lamb of God
by Randall Beatley
In this episode of Exposit, we dive deep into John 1:19–51, where John the Baptist points to Jesus and declares, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” We explore the testimony of John, the first disciples who followed Christ, and the significance of Jesus being identified as the true Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. From Nathanael’s confession to Jesus’ promise of greater things to come, this passage reveals the beginning of Christ’s public ministry and the call to follow Him.
I’m going to discuss a topic that many may not have heard from there pastors on Sunday. I do not believe that there was any reason to not mention the evil we saw last week. While I’m not of the camp that say you must leave your church. In fact I would throughly suggest people stop making this metric, but I would strongly suggest you ask your leadership why they didn’t speak on it. Pastors are called to shepherd, the world lost a voice and many in the church are hurting, confused and most churches had more people on campus and to not lead them through this is not doing a job correctly in my humble opinion. Not saying the whole sermon had to be about Charlie, but there were churches that acted like it didn’t happen. Christians must speak on politicsI’m tired of those in the church who try to stay neutral. We need men who lead and shepherd there flock by exposing evil. Christians must recognize what time it is. Churches who spoke of BLM and George Floyd but not about Iryna Zarutska or Charlie Kirk are hypocrites and the leadership are full of cowards. The answer isn’t to leave the church but to expose the leadership. We do not respond to evil with more evil. We respond with the gospel, with prayers and with forgiveness, knowing God is in control and the final judgment is His! This understand of God’s sovereignty though doesn’t remove our zeal for justice to be served. If justice isn’t served we voice our opinions at the ballot box. What about the Death Penalty? Read straight from my article posted on the death penalty (https://medium.com/@randallbeatley/opinion-biblical-justice-demands-the-death-penalty-a69ba0a2fb1a) How does a Christian respond to what happened to Charlie Kirk? 1. Grieve with Hope. We rightly mourn Kirk’s death, but we do not despair as the world does. Paul writes, “We do not grieve as others do who have no hope” (1 Thess. 4:13). For those in Christ, death is not the end. 2. Pray Without Ceasing. In moments like these, prayer is not passive—it is warfare. We pray for Kirk’s family, for our nation, and even for our enemies, as Christ commanded (Matt. 5:44). 3. Reject Vengeance. Romans 12:19 is unambiguous: “Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God.” Vengeance is God’s jurisdiction, not ours. 4. Seek Lawful Justice. Government exists to punish evil and protect the innocent (Rom. 13:4). Christians should demand a full investigation, a public trial, and a just sentence for the assassin—not vigilante revenge. 5. Stand Firm in Witness. Times of persecution test the church. If we give in to hate, we lose our witness. If we remain faithful, we show the world a hope deeper than politics and a justice higher than man’s.
In this episode, we dive into one of the most profound openings in all of Scripture—the prologue of John’s Gospel. From “In the beginning was the Word” to “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,” John 1:1–18 reveals the eternal glory of Christ, His role in creation, His light shining in the darkness, and His mission to make God known. We’ll unpack the rich theology behind “the Word,” explore how John contrasts light and darkness, and discuss what it means that Jesus is both fully God and fully man. This passage is not just introduction—it’s the heartbeat of the entire Gospel, laying the foundation for everything that follows.
In the very first episode of Exposit: A Bible Study Podcast, we set the foundation for everything ahead. What’s the goal of this podcast, and why does it exist? How does it fit alongside—rather than replace—the life of the local church? I’ll walk through the core beliefs and distinctives that will guide our study, explain the Gospel with a focus on why Penal Substitutionary Atonement is essential, and share how you can get connected through our community Discord. Finally, I’ll introduce our first study series through the Gospel of John and explain how the interactive plan will work. Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/vgkWdTMmt9