the LAMB OF GOD - Jesus Christ
Jesus was prophesied as the Lamb of God in both the Old and New Testament. It is written in Isaiah 53:7, “He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.”
In Genesis 22;7 Isaac asked his father Abraham, “where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” The Lamb served as a sacrifice to atone for the sins of the people during Passover and was to be without spot or wrinkle.
Scripture declares, “for the wages of sin is death…” This means that blood must be shed to atone for sin, and that blood must be pure and innocent. This is why God required the Hebrews to select a pure and spotless lamb as the atoning sacrifice for the people.
John the Baptist sees Jesus and proclaims in John 1:29, “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” Jesus was the only one worthy to carry the sin of ALL the world, including yours and mine.
1 Peter 1:18-19 states that our ransom cannot be paid with silver or gold, “But with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.”
Jesus was and still is without blemish. He lived a perfect life and served as the perfect sacrifice for our sins. After being slain, Jesus redeemed us to God by his blood. Jesus’ blood cleanses us of ALL sin and ALL unrighteousness.
It is also written in 1 Peter 1:20 that Jesus was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake.
Is today your day to make Jesus the perfect sacrifice for your sins? He is THE LAMB OF GOD.