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