THE LAMB OF GOD

(1) THE POWER OF THE LAMB – JOHN 1:29-34

V29 – BEHOLD – means to get someone’s attention

Lamb of God – a pet Lamb…one who is tender, kind and gentle

follow Him – v37 – means to follow the same path/walk down the road with

a. John wanted everyone to know that there is a solution for every problem with humanity

b. the problem in the world is the sin nature of man

-everyone was born with a sin nature

-sins are symptoms of the sin nature

c. the solution for the sin nature is Jesus Christ

takes away – means to break the power of the sin nature and receive a divine nature

-we are still tempted by the enemy and the flesh after salvation

***the enemy – use your authority in Christ over him

***the flesh – stay filled with the Holy Spirit

REMEMBER:  The power of God’s grace and blood is stronger than the power of temptation and sin

(2)  THE PREACHING OF THE LAMB – Exodus 12:6-7, 12-13, 22-23

-the emphasis of preaching is Jesus Christ

-Included in the preaching is:

1. vs8-9 – the Lamb being roasted with fire

-this is the judgment of God coming down on Jesus – it is what we deserved

2. v9 No water at all

-we should not water down the gospel

-we need to hear the entire gospel

***it includes bitter herbs which represents trials & lifes’ difficulties

3. The blood of Jesus – Exodus 12:12, 22-23

v22 – basin – an earthen vessel where the blood of the sacrificed lamb was placed

v22 – Hyssop – an herb from a small bush dipped in the blood and placed on the door of homes

-represents humility because we must recognize that only the blood of the Lamb will forgive us of our sins

-v23 – the blood of Jesus forgives, cleanses, protects, heals and saves….

(3) THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP TO THE LAMB – Revelation 5:8-14

-this portion of scripture takes place in heaven

v11 – the elders represent all born again believers

-Praise in heaven will be loud because the Lamb of God is worthy – v12

worthy – means to deserve something

-Jesus simply deserves to be praised

Praise points:

DON’T EVER ALLOW YOUR PRAISE LIFE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BLESSINGS OR LACK OF BLESSINGS IN YOUR LIFE

PRAISE REVEALS OUR TRUE BELIEFS