“The Lamb of God”
Sunday, June 30, 2024Key Verse
“The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1:29).
Text — John 1:29-34
Message
Christians refer to Jesus as the “Lamb of God.” However, this title is significant to our faith. In our text, John the Baptist declared Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
John the Baptist’s declaration that Jesus is the Lamb of God is significant for several reasons. Firstly, the title “Lamb of God” dates back to the Old Testament sacrificial system, where a lamb was offered as a sacrifice for the sins of the people. By calling Jesus the Lamb of God, John is identifying Him as the ultimate sacrifice for sin through His death on the cross. Secondly, John’s proclamation highlights Jesus’ role as the the long awaited Messiah. The Messiah was expected to come and save God’s people from their sins. Moreover, John the Baptist’s testimony also reminds us that Jesus was not an ordinary man, but the Son of God. John saw the Spirit of God descend and remain on Jesus, confirming that He was indeed the Messiah. Surrender your life to Him and declare Him to others as the Lamb of God.
Quote
Surrender your life to Him
Challenge
Jesus is the only acceptable Sacrifice for sin.
Prayer for today
Lord Jesus, save me from my sin.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
