Series 1 The Lamb Of God

Series: The Descriptions of Christ in the Bible

This sermon series will explore various descriptions of Christ found in the Bible, focusing on different aspects of His character and divinity as revealed in Scripture. 1) The Lamb of God, 2) The Good Shepherd, 3) The Light of the World, 4) The Bread of Life, 5) The Alpha and Omega

Sermon 1: The Lamb of God

Text: John 1:29 (KJV)

"The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world."

Introduction: Scripture Reading- John 1:29-34

The Significance of the Lamb

A. Explain the Jewish context of the sacrificial lamb (Exodus 12:1-7, Leviticus 4:32-35).

B. The role of the lamb in the Passover and sacrificial system foreshadowing Christ.

Discussion:

I. Christ as the Perfect Lamb

A. Jesus' sinlessness (1 Peter 1:13-25): 19 "But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot."

1. Sacrificial Lamb Requirements:

a. Without spot or blemish

1) Heb. 4:14-16

2) Heb. 7:21-28

b. Selected first for God

1) Christ was chosen from the beginning to be God’s sacrificial lamb. John 1:1-4; 11-14; 29

2) Rom. 5:19 “For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.”

c. Separated from the rest

1) I Pet. 1:15-16 “But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation (behavior); Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.” Holy- sacred or blameless, consecrated (to be set apart)

B. The sufficiency of His sacrifice: once for all (Hebrews 9:11-14).

II. Christ's Sacrifice and Redemption

Taking away the sin of the world (1 John 2:1-2).
1. The sacrificial lamb under the old law would atone for the sins of the people for a short time, but year after year, the high priest would have to go into the holy of holies and spread that blood.
2. Heb. 10:16-18; 26-31
The substitutionary death of Christ, bearing our sins (Isaiah 53:1-7).
1. I Pet. 2:19-25

III. The Response to the Lamb of God

The need for faith, repentance, and obedience in His sacrifice.
1. Exodus 12:8-11
  1. John 1:14 “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”
  2. John 6:53-58
  3. We remember that sacrifice every first day of the week we partake of the memorial feast, the Lord’s Supper. It is called the Lord’s Supper because Christ, our savior and Lord, instituted it while partaking of the Passover Feast with His disciples for the last time. The unleavened bread representing His body that was destroyed or put to death for us and the fruit of the vine representing His blood that was shed on that cross for us.
How we can reflect Christ's sacrificial love in our own lives.
1. I John 2:1-6
2. I Pet. 2:24 “Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.”
3. We must be righteous and innocent before God. As Jesus said, we must become as little children. Children do not know sin, they are pure and innocent before God.

Conclusion:

A. Worship the Lamb

1. Revelation 5:12: "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing."

2. He will be the only one worthy enough to read from the book of Life on Judgment Day. He will read the names of those that responded in obedience to God’s Word and God’s will and were faithful unto death.

3. Will our names be in that book, so that we will have the opportunity to worship the Lamb for all eternity in heaven with Him and the Father?

B. Invitation