Lamb of God!

For Friday, December 17, 2021

John 1:29 NLT: “John (the Baptist) saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”

John announced to the world Jesus’ true identity. That’s important. The Laws were given to Moses by God, and since they’re God’s Laws, God’s value system, only God can forgive sins. So by saying that Jesus would “take away the sin of the world,” he’s effectively identifying Jesus as God. Jesus is a God who walks alongside mankind on a mission of love, forgiveness and reconciliation.

"The Lamb” is a reference to the sacrificial lambs used in the Temple. It seems odd nowadays, but people would sacrifice a perfect lamb to the Lord when asking for forgiveness. The people around John-the-Baptist would have understood this analogy.

John-the-Baptist preached, “Repent of your sins, and return to the Lord to be forgiven.” We repent by turning to Jesus, and we find hope!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406