“(…) This is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29) These were the words of John when Jesus approached Him to be baptized in the Jordan. Have you ever wondered why John called Jesus the Lamb of God? Discover how the word of God relates the sacrifice of Jesus, the slain Lambwith the forgiveness of sins.
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“This is the Lamb of God”
the blood of the lamb
Jesus is the Lamb of God who came to take away the sin of the world. In the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Leviticus, we can see that in times past the people of God had to offer sacrifices and shed the blood of animals (goats, bulls, lambs, etc.) to cover their faults. However, when Jesus shed his precious blood, he not only covered the sins of the people, but completely blotted them out.
The sacrifice of Jesus
In chapter 10 of the book of Hebrews we can see a comparison between the Old Covenant, that is, the sacrifices required by the Law, and the New Covenant, in which God’s forgiveness is granted to us through the blood of Jesus, that flowed on the cross of Golgotha: “Because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to remove sins. That is why Christ, when entering the world, said: “You did not want sacrifice or oblation; instead you have given me a body.” (Hebrews 10:4-5).
Biblical passages that present Jesus as the Lamb of God
Jesus announces his sacrifice
“While they were eating, Jesus took bread, pronounced the blessing, broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying: “Take and eat, this is my Body”. Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and handed it to them, saying: “Drink from it, all of you, for this is my Blood, the Blood of the Covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins. (Matthew 26:26-28).
Ecce Agnus Dei
“The next day, John saw Jesus approaching and said: “This is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. I was referring to him when I said: After me comes a man who precedes me, because he existed before me ” (John 1:29-30).
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Christ, the paschal lamb
“Get rid of the old leaven, to be a new dough, since you yourselves are like unleavened bread. Because Christ, our Passover, has been immolated” (1 Corinthians 5:7).
Christ offered himself
“How much more will the blood of Christ, which through another of the eternal Spirit was offered without spot to God, purify our conscience from the deeds that lead to death, to enable us to worship the living God!” (Hebrews 9:14).
Redemption: Jesus Christ redeems us with his blood
“You know that you were redeemed from the vain conduct inherited from your fathers, not with corruptible goods, such as gold and silver, but with the precious blood of Christ, the Lamb without blemish and without blemish” (1 Peter 1:18-19).
He bore our sins on the cross
“To this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, and left you an example so that you may follow in his footsteps. He did not commit sin and no one could find a lie in his mouth. When he was insulted, he did not return the insult, and while he suffered he made no threats; on the contrary, he entrusted his cause to him who judges righteously. He carried our sins on the cross, carrying them in his body, so that, dead to sin, we live for justice. Thanks to his stripes, you were healed” (1 Peter 2:21-24).
God’s forgiveness
However, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us and purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9). Jesus Christ died on the cross so that all men could be saved and freed from sin. The only condition is that we recognize our sins and believe in Jesus, in this way God wraps us in his mercy. Therefore, let us not be afraid to approach God, because Jesus has reconciled us with Him through his sacrifice on the cross.