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  1. Mar 27, 2024 · The shedding of the lamb's blood symbolized the cost that sin required. For us, Christ represents our substitute for sin. He was the perfect lamb whose sacrifice was necessary to restore the broken relationship between God and all humanity. Instead of judging us, God judged Jesus in our place.

  2. Feb 29, 2024 · John the Baptist's Declaration: In the New Testament, the title "Lamb of God" is prominently attributed to Jesus Christ by John the Baptist. In the Gospel of John, John the Baptist declares, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29).

    • He was born in Bethlehem. The Levites (priests) raised lambs in Bethlehem. They sacrificed lambs in the temple. Moreover, they were the shepherds who first visited Jesus when He was born.
    • John the Baptist. John the Baptist, a priest from the Levitical line, called Jesus the Lamb of God. The priests identified the lambs for sacrifice. John, who had authority through his priestly bloodline, announced Jesus’ identity to the world.
    • He fulfilled the story of Abraham and Isaac. Abraham took a donkey with two men. Two disciples went to get the donkey for Jesus when He entered Jerusalem before His crucifixion.
    • Jerusalem. All lambs had to be brought to Jerusalem (from where they were raised in Bethlehem) and be offered to the high priest. Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey and went to the temple.
  3. Jan 4, 2022 · When John the Baptist referred to Jesus as the “Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29), the Jews who heard him might have immediately thought of any one of several important sacrifices.

  4. May 25, 2021 · Why is Jesus Called the Lamb of God? Romans 8:3 does a wonderful job of summarizing the answer to this question. It states, “The law of Moses was unable to save us because of the weakness of our sinful nature.

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  5. We call Jesus the Lamb of God because he served as the ultimate and perfect sacrifice for our sins. Like pure white wool, Jesus was pure, blameless, and perfect. “He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth” (1 Peter 2:22).

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  7. Mar 20, 2023 · The Lamb of God came from God the Father. Just before Jesus commenced His public ministry, John the Baptist saw Him and was inspired to cry out to his followers, “Behold, the Lamb of God” (John 1:35-36). The reference to Jesus as the Passover lamb is included here, but the declaration also connects to a prophecy predating even the first ...