Spoken Words:
Vernon – Immanuel
Jeromie – Lamb of God
Series Easter: Life of Jesus
Sermon: Palm Sunday – “Lamb of God”
Scripture: John 12 describes the historic event we celebrate today!
Thesis: Jesus is “The Lamb of God” who has taken away the sins of the world. Jesus was your sacrifice so you can have a relationship with God the Father. You just have to embrace Jesus as “The Lamb of God.”
Scripture: John 1:29: “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world."
Introduction:
Jesus is known by many different names - Names have significance. They have power. They define something – they symbolize something or someone – they state a meaning and even a mission. The truth is names are more than a bunch of letters grouped together to sound pleasant to the ear. Names are more than a convenience allowing people to talk to each other and associate a person with that name. Names are a given in the Bible by God to reveal spiritual truth, mission, purpose, and paint an image of a person’s character.
Illustration: When I started fighting in Judo in local, state and national tournaments I got a nickname assigned to me from my dojo – the name was “Chui.” Many of you may not know the meaning of the word “Chui” but it actually was used to call fouls – if you did something illegally in competition the ref would cry, “Chui” and you would be docked points – I had a tendency in my early years of Judo fighting to do what was necessary to win against my opponent – I had grown up that you do whatever you need to do to win the fight - so I was flagged and called for many “Chui’s” in my early years because I had so many penalty points fighting other opponents.
Question: Do you know what your name means? Does your name reveal your character? Michael my name means Godly One! I prefer that name and it’s meaning over the name “Chui” by the way. Because as I fought more and more in tournaments my teammates would be cheering me on and say, “Way to go Chui!” The refs would keep looking at them like what did he do wrong – “Did I miss it?” – it did become a problem!
Application: Names you can embrace them or not, but they are important! So, what name or names would you want people calling you? Remember your names are given to you by others and are associated with your character, your actions, your words. Does, your name reflect a good image or a bad image? Do people call you “honest” or a “liar”? Do people call you a “hard worker” or “lazy”? Do people call you “sweet” or “nasty”? Do people say you are “good” or “evil”. Do people call you a “hypocrite” or a “sincere follower of Jesus”? Do people call you “mature” or “immature”? Do people refer to you by curse words or by God honoring words? Do people call you “teachable” or “unteachable”?
Do you even know what people call you? Do you want to know? By the way God hears the names. BY the way God can touch your life by “The Lamb of God” and change your name like He did Peters and Paul!
The many names of Jesus tell us who He was, Who He is and Who He will be in the future. So, we need to pay attention to the names of Jesus. When you get to know His names then you get to know Jesus better! By the way from my study I have counted 198 names and titles assigned to Jesus in the Bible. So if I preached on all the names of Jesus every Sunday it would take me over 3 ½ years to get through them all!
1. Jesus is first called “The Lamb of God” by John the Baptist:
a. John 1:29, John the Baptist sees Jesus and exclaims, "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." His new name by John appears again in John 1:35-36: “The next day John was there with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”
i. John the Baptist was the first person to call Jesus “The Lamb of God.” With that name revealed by John to the people of Israel associated who Jesus was, is and will be. With that name came meaning to the mission of Jesus and His divine purpose from God. With the assignment of that name came spiritual truth and meaning for the people of Israel. Some accepted Jesus name as “Lamb of God” others rejected it, hated it and sought to kill Him for that name association and in this process of rebellion they confirmed that Jesus name fit. He was “The Lamb of God.”
b. John the Baptist testifies that Jesus has another name: “Lamb of God!” John the Baptist inspired by the Holy Spirit calls Jesus, “The Lamb of God.”
i. It’s important to know what he is really saying in giving Jesus this name and title: John is pointing back to many Old Testament prophecies about the Chosen One that would come and who would take away the sins of the people – that this Chosen One would sacrifice his life so others could live and be forgiven for their sins.
ii. John the Baptist (The Bible – The Word of God) is declaring that Jesus is the Chosen One by God spoken of in Isaiah 53:
1. 1Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? 2He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. 3He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. 4Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. 5But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. 6We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. 7He 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 her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. 8By oppression and judgment he was taken away. And who can speak of his descendants? For he was cut off from the land of the living; for the transgression of my people he was stricken. 9He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth. 10Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the LORD makes his life a guilt offering, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the LORD will prosper in his hand. 11After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light ‹of life› and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. 12Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
a. Jesus was the prophetic fulfillment of the Suffering Servant of Isaiah – John the Baptist saw it, but many others did not or refused to believe it.
iii. Video Illustration of “The Lamb of God!” (Palm Sunday Lamb)
c. Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday marks the beginning of a week that would change everything – it would change the world. History has reported that over a billion people serve Jesus and have been changed by Him over time – So do you believe in Him and or do you claim His name as your own?
i. Do you call yourself a “Christian”? Do you act like a Christian by being Christ like, loving and forgiving? A Christian is a person who is also filled with grace and mercy!
1. On Palm Sunday Jesus was celebrated as Emmanuel, Lamb of God, Savior and Messiah. He was the promised King and Lamb of God who would take away the sins of the world!
d. So, we see from John 12: 12-19: The Triumphal Entry:
i. 12The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” 14Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it, as it is written, 15“Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion; see, your king is coming, seated on a donkey’s colt.” 16At first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that they had done these things to him. 17Now the crowd that was with him when he called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to spread the word. 18Many people, because they had heard that he had given this miraculous sign, went out to meet him. 19So the Pharisees said to one another, “See, this is getting us nowhere. Look how the whole world has gone after him!”
1. He is honored celebrated by the crowd shouting Hosana as he is entering Jerusalem riding on a donkey and there is a great celebration and a very noticeable parade.
a. But the problem was the crowd did not see “The Lamb of God” sitting on the donkey! They only saw what they wanted which was a King who would throw out the Romans!
2. So, Jesus has become famous – His name is famous “Jesus raiser of the dead!” and the people are assigning Him name upon name – some good – some bad – others are praising His name – celebrating His name – but there is a problem in the midst of the celebration. How quick the crowd can change!
a. You see by Friday they would be cursing His name, rejecting His name and even saying “Crucify Him!” – Have you ever wondered why?
i. TRUTH - Because the people really did not know all of Jesus’ names! They had their perception of Jesus but not God’s mission for Jesus!
1. John the Baptist said it well, “He was ‘The Lamb of God’ that would take away the sins of the world!”
ii. The people (the crowd) placed their self-centered expectations on Jesus! They even assigned Him so-called names with their self-centered mindsets attached to it.
1. So, when Jesus did not do what they thought He should do – like work a miracle and overthrow the Roman opposers of Jerusalem! They rejected His name!
2. When they did not like His teachings on sin and repentance, they rejected His name. The religious were deceived by their religious man-made rules and rejected His names! So in the end the same crowd which cheered Him turned on Him and the religious saw the opportunity to get rid of Him.
3. Current Illustration: It’s kind of like the resent academy awards were there is a big celebration, and everyone is having a good time but then Jesus gets up and slaps people for crossing the line with God – and people are shocked – stunned – speechless but then they get really mad and angry! Names are tarnished – names are banned – people are no longer welcomed!
e. Application: Have you ever done that with God, with Jesus? Praised Him and then turned on Him because you do not like what life has brought you – so you blame God?
i. One day you are all in with God – that is - if He does what you tell Him to do! But when God does not do what you expected Him to do – you turn on Him and call Him other names. Like:
1. “He is not loving!”
2. “He does not care!”
3. “Deserter”
4. “Hurter”
5. “?”
6. You say things like: “How could he have allowed the devil to do this?”
a. So, you turn on Him – reject him – curse His name and walk away from Him? You quit church! You quit helping out or serving?
f. Thoughts, Historical and cultural background from https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/lamb-of-god-paul-andrew-sermon-on-lamb-of-god-205534:
i. Keep in mind John the Baptist is the first to declare Jesus’ name as, “Lamb of God!” This name alludes to the animal sacrifices by which people's sins were ceremonially purged and reconciled with God – lambs without blemish were sacrificed to cover over people’s sins see (Lev.1.1-13).
1. This was still happening in Jesus’ day – it happened daily in the Temple – the people would know what John the Baptist was saying about Jesus! But they still missed it – even the disciples missed it! Why? Their mindsets were not in tune with God the Father!
ii. Point to apply and recall:
1. This week is Holy Week for the Jews as Jesus enters on the donkey, the Jewish people were coming from far and wide to celebrate “Passover” and the Lamb had a significant role in their celebration of remembrance!
a. Have you have ever watched the movie the 10 Commandments? If you have you may recall the Biblical story from Exodus when God sent the death angel into Egypt to free His people? Why because Pharaoh refused to let God’s people go after nine miracle plagues – So God chose a 10th plague and instructed the enslaved Israelites to sacrifice a unblemished lamb and place its blood over their doorposts so when the death angel came it would pass them by and not take their firstborn male son! The movie does a good job painting this miraculous event from history. I imagine it was an eerie and intense night in Egypt filled with death, grief and mourning but there was also relief joy and freedom!
b. Quote: “You cannot have resurrection without death!” Brett Hollis
iii. Got Question notes this about this religious cultural tradition and a comparison to what Jesus did: “With the time of the Passover feast being very near, the first thought might be the sacrifice of the Passover lamb. The Passover feast was one of the main Jewish holidays and a celebration in remembrance of God’s deliverance of the Israelites from bondage in Egypt. In fact, the slaying of the Passover lamb and the applying of the blood to doorposts of the houses (Exodus 12:11-13) is a beautiful picture of Christ’s atoning work on the cross. Those for whom He died are covered by His blood, protecting us from the angel of (spiritual) death.”
1. The instructions given by God in recalling this event were:
a. God instructed every household of the Israelite people to select a year-old male lamb without defect (Exodus 12:5; cf. Leviticus 22:20-21).
i. The head of the household was to slaughter the lamb at twilight, taking care that none of its bones were broken, and apply some of its blood to the tops and sides of the doorframe of the house. The lamb was to be roasted and eaten (Exodus 12:7-8).
ii. God also gave specific instructions as to how the Israelites were to eat the lamb, “with your cloak tucked into your belt, your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand” (Exodus 12:11). In other words, they had to be ready to travel.
iv. Got Questions also notes: “Another important sacrifice involving lambs was the daily sacrifice at the temple in Jerusalem. Every morning and evening, a lamb was sacrificed in the temple for the sins of the people (Exodus 29:38-42). These daily sacrifices, like all others, were simply to point people towards the perfect sacrifice of Christ on the cross.
1. Note The time connection: In fact, the time of Jesus’ death on the cross corresponds to the time the evening sacrifice was being made in the temple.
a. The Jews at that time would have also been familiar with the Old Testament prophets Jeremiah and Isaiah, who foretold the coming of One who would be brought “like a lamb led to the slaughter” (Jeremiah 11:19; Isaiah 53:7) and whose sufferings and sacrifice would provide redemption for Israel. Of course, that person was none other than Jesus Christ, “the Lamb of God.”
1. To understand Jesus’ name “Lamb of God” we must begin with the Old Testament, which contains prophecies concerning the coming of Christ as a “guilt offering” (Isaiah 53:10). In fact, the whole sacrificial system established by God in the Old Testament set the stage for the coming of Jesus Christ, who is the perfect sacrifice God would provide as atonement for the sins of His people (see Romans 8:3; Hebrews 10). The sacrifice of lambs played a very important role in the Jewish religious life and sacrificial system – John the Baptist made the connection for people to see by calling out this name of Jesus.
a. https://www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-Lamb-of-God.html
b. The Story from Paul Andrew from sermoncentral.com: “The Lamb on the Steeple.”
i. A tourist who had visited a church in Norway said that he was surprised to see the carved figure of a lamb near the top of the church’s tower. He learned that when the church was being built, a workman fell from a high scaffold. His co-workers rushed down, expecting to find him dead. But to their surprise and joy, he was alive and only slightly injured. How did he survive? A flock of sheep was passing beneath the tower at the time, and he landed on top of a lamb. The lamb broke his fall and was crushed to death, but the man was saved. To remember that miraculous escape, someone carved a lamb on the tower at the exact height from which the workman fell."
1. This miracle story points again to what Jesus did for us as “The Lamb of God” so this church felt compelled to place this lamb on the steeple for all to see! They actually wanted people to ask why there is a lamb on their steeple!
a. Jesus the lamb came to be a sacrifice but the people on Palm Sunday could not see this mission and person on the donkey that way – this is not how you set people free!
2. Video Illustration: Lamb of God! (pt. 2 Good Friday Lamb)
c. How many have ever heard the phrase, “I am not your whipping boy?”
i. Well, here is the rest of the story on how that catch phrase came to be: Story: Whipping Boys from https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-lamb-of-god-tyler-edwards-sermon-on-jesus-christ-135551:
1. During feudal times royal families would have what were called ‘whipping boys’. A whipping boy was a boy of the same age but not the same class in society as the prince or nobleman. For when a child was of high enough class he was too important to be beaten by anyone other than his father. Fathers of noble families were frequently unavailable in the raising of their children so something had to be done to punish the misbehaved child. Thus the concept of the whipping boy was developed. The whipping boy would be a playmate to the young nobleman they would grow up together, and likely be close friends. When the nobleman acted out of turn or slacked in his studies the whipping boy would be beaten in place of the young nobleman. This was a form of psychological ‘indirect punishment’. The whipping boy would serve as a sort of scapegoat for the young prince or nobleman. When the noble boy did wrong the whipping boy was punished in his place.
2. Tyler Edwards adds, “In the medieval culture a whipping boy was a lower class child set up to take the punishment for a child of ‘more importance’ or a higher class. My mother pointed out to me that the great irony of Jesus is that He took the punishment for our wrongs even though He was the king and we were the commoners. Even though He is God and we are His creation Jesus took the punishment for our actions and our misbehavior.”
a. POINT: Jesus is a sort of anti-whipping boy. For that which was greater took the punishment for that which was lesser. Can you imagine the amount of love that would take?”
3. Can I add another thought about the name “Whipping Boy?” Thanks for letting me – Have you every made God or Jesus out to be your whipping boy – blaming God for the tragedies of life? Do you do this – have you done this?
a. Some people like making God and Jesus their whipping boys over and over! I will highlight this in a moment – just think about it!
II. Peter attests to Jesus’ name “The Lamb of God” and adds He was without defect as OT prophecy predicted.
a. The prophet John the Baptist recognized Jesus as “the Lamb of God” (John 1:29), and the apostle Peter links the lamb without defect (Exodus 12:5) with Christ, whom he calls a “lamb without blemish or defect” (see 1 Peter 1:19).
i. Jesus is qualified to be called One (The Chosen One) “without blemish” because His life was completely free from sin (see Hebrews 4:15).
b. Thoughts from Tom Cash: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-lamb-of-god-thomas-cash-sermon-on-blood-of-christ-156247 - A perfect lamb Exodus 12:5:
i. A male lamb in its first year was taken into the home on the 10th of Nisan (the first month of the Jewish calendar). While in the home, it was closely inspected to see if there were any blemishes or disfigurements. If it were without defect, it was then sacrificed on the 14th of Nisan.”
1. Important time point: When Jesus’ Triumphantly enters into Jerusalem with the parade would have been Palm Sunday… the 10th of Nisan…the day the lamb without blemish was to be selected for the Passover meal by the families to be sacrificed!
ii. Jesus Christ was closely inspected for flaws by the leaders of the day:
1. Pilate (Matthew 27:11-16; Luke 23:1-6, 13-25; John 18:28-19:16)
2. Herod (Luke 23:8-12)
3. Annas (John18:12-13, 19-24)
4. Caiaphas (Matthew 26:57)
a. None could find any fault in Jesus because he was the, “The Lamb of God without blemish or defect” (1 Peter 1:19)
c. Application: Have you ever put Jesus on trial because you do not like what He represents or says or does? You think God is to harsh on sin? That God is really that loving? That God should stop the war in Ukraine or the “woke-ism happening in America!” Many in these moments make God their whipping boy – blaming him for the these evil acts when in reality it’s sinful people like you and me that cause these griefs and sorrows!
i. So, let me ask you a question: “Do you try and look for faults in God? – In His Church? – In His Word? – In Jesus life? – “In others who claim to be Christian’s?” Let me word it this way: “Do you use God as your whipping boy?”
1. I see people doing this more often than you think.
a. People who say Jesus sinned – seen it in national surveys – here is the truth --- He did not sin! He was the spotless Lamb of God! Perfect in every way.
b. His words are truth and if you love Him, you will follow them – But people use the name of Jesus - “Christian” and never do what He says to do – they claim the name but don’t live by it.
i. Do you do this?
III. In Revelation, John the apostle sees Jesus as, “a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain” (See Revelation 5:6).
a. We see how John the apostle highlights Jesus and the Lamb of God in the book of Revelation but he also reveals Him as The Lion too, and in association with The Lamb:
i. The Lion and the Lamb scenario is found in Revelation 5:5–6:
1. Truth: The Lion and the Lamb both refer to Jesus Christ. He is both the conquering Lion of the tribe of Judah and the Lamb who was slain. The Lion and the Lamb are descriptions of two aspects of the nature of Christ. As the Lion of Judah, He fulfills the prophecy of Genesis 49:9 and is the Messiah who would come from the tribe of Judah. As the Lamb of God, He is the perfect and ultimate sacrifice for sin.
2. We just saw another name of Jesus highlighted to reveal once again who Jesus is was – will be!
b. Let’s read what John saw in His vision from Jesus: The Scroll and The Lamb Revelation 5:5-14:
i. 5 Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming in a loud voice, “Who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?” 3 But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth could open the scroll or even look inside it. 4 I wept and wept because no one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside. 5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.” 6 Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. 7 He went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who sat on the throne. 8 And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of God’s people. 9 And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. 10 You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth.” 11 Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. 12 In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” 13 Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” 14 The four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.
1. This is my Jesus – My Immanuel – My Lamb of God – MY king – My Savior! Yes, my Messiah Jesus! I see Him clearly as The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world – yes even my sins!
a. Question: Do you see Him as the Lamb?
b. Question “Is He your sacrificial Lamb too?” Do you honor His name in your life – with your name or names that people know you by? Have you embraced “the lamb of God” has it change you view of life and the world and others?
c. Question: Do you want it too?
Conclusion:
Got Questions makes this observation we need to hear and learn today: “While the idea of a sacrificial system might seem strange to us today, the concept of payment or restitution is still one we can easily understand. We know that the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23) and that our sin separates us from God. We also know the Bible teaches we are all sinners and none of us is righteous before God (Romans 3:23). Because of our sin, we are separated from God, and we stand guilty before Him. Therefore, the only hope we can have is if He provides a way for us to be reconciled to Himself, and that is what He did in sending His Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross. Christ died to make atonement for sin and to pay the penalty of the sins of all who believe in Him. That is why Jesus came. As an infinite being His sacrifice could cover the sins of all man, and through Him all men might be saved. So, Jesus died for the sins that he never committed, so that we could be saved from the sins that we have committed. By His blood…the blood of the lamb we can be saved.”
The Bible says believers have symbolically applied the sacrificial blood of Christ to their hearts and thus have escaped eternal death (Hebrews 9:12, 14). Just as the Passover lamb’s applied blood on the door post caused the “Death Angel” to pass over each household in Egypt, Christ’s applied blood (over the doorpost of our hearts) causes God’s judgment to pass over us as sinners and gives life to those of us who are believers (Romans 6:23).
The Old Testament Passover lamb, although a reality in that time when Jesus entered Jerusalem, was a mere foreshadowing of the better and final Passover Lamb! Jesus would reveal that within a week! How, through His sinless life and sacrificial death, Jesus became the only One capable of giving people a way to escape death and a sure hope of eternal life and a relationship with God the Father (1 Peter 1:20-21).
Question: What do we need to know from this name of Jesus, “The Lamb of God”
Answer: He is the promised One who would wipe our sins away by becoming our ultimate sacrifice for our sins – this act of sacrifice would open the door for us to be able to come into God the Father’s presence and have a relationship with “Abba’’ Father. This sacrifice being driven by God’s love should change us and transform our hearts and minds if we want it too. Without Jesus – without embracing Him and His truth we cannot have relationship with God! It’s impossible – Jesus is the only way to the Father!
John 14:6: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Sad story from ministerial this last week and a comment by a pastor!
Question: Why do we need to know this?
Answer: This name reveals to us Jesus divine mission, purpose! It points us to God’s ultimate love that He has for you and I. The phrase revealed in John 3:16 is put into action as Jesus becomes the Passover Lamb for us and Palm Sunday starts the procession to the fulfillment of the promise of God to save the world from sin. The truth is the death angel will pass over us as Jesus’ blood is applied over the door post of our hearts, minds and spirits. When we have this spiritual understanding of Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice, we should gain spiritual truth to live for Him in this fallen world. The key here is you have too believe by faith that Jesus is “The Lamb of God” that He is your atoning sacrifice for your sins, so you can have a relationship with God the Father and the Holy Spirit!
Jesus “The lamb of God” opens the door to this relationship with God the Father and the Holy Spirit – no one else can do this! No one!
Question: What do we need to do?
Answer: We need to understand and tell others about “The Lamb of God!” We need to believe this truth and live by this truth and never forget His sacrifice. We need to honor the name Jesus has given us, which is “Christian.” To honor His name we must be known by our acts of love, forgiveness, mercy, grace, faith and be a person of a good reputation. Remember its more than the name it’s the character associated with the name!
Question: Why do we need to do this!
Answer: Because it will change our life, our society and other people’s lives! Yes, even the world! When we really believe, when we really love God with our whole heart it will change everything. Understanding Jesus as “The Lamb of God” should humble us – it should make us appreciate Jesus all the more – it should compel us to love Him more and serve within His kingdom.
