He is The Lamb of God

The Bible refers to Jesus as the Lamb of God in several key passages, emphasizing His role as the ultimate sacrifice for sin. Here are some important scriptures on this theme:

1. John the Baptist Declares Jesus as the Lamb

John 1:29 (NASB 1995)
*"The next day he [John the Baptist] saw Jesus coming to him, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!’”

• Meaning: John the Baptist recognizes Jesus as the sacrificial Lamb who will atone for humanity’s sins.

John 1:36 (NASB 1995)
*"And he looked at Jesus as He walked, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God!’”

2. Jesus as the Passover Lamb

1 Corinthians 5:7 (NASB 1995)
"Clean out the old leaven so that you may be a new lump, just as you are in fact unleavened. For Christ our Passover also has been sacrificed."

• Meaning: Paul connects Jesus to the Passover lamb, whose blood protected the Israelites in Egypt (Exodus 12). Jesus’ sacrifice saves believers from spiritual death.

3. Jesus’ Blood as the Lamb’s Blood

1 Peter 1:18-19 (NASB 1995)
"Knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ."

• Meaning: Jesus is the perfect sacrificial Lamb, whose pure and sinless blood redeems believers.

4. Prophecy of the Lamb in Isaiah

Isaiah 53:7 (NASB 1995)
"He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth; like a lamb that is led to slaughter, and like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, so He did not open His mouth."

• Meaning: This prophecy foretells Jesus’ suffering and His willingness to be the sacrificial Lamb for our sins.

5. The Lamb in Revelation (Worthy to Be Worshiped)

Revelation 5:12 (NASB 1995)
"Saying with a loud voice, ‘Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power, wealth, wisdom, might, honor, glory, and blessing.’"

• Meaning: In heaven, Jesus is worshiped as the victorious Lamb who conquered sin and death.

Revelation 7:17 (NASB 1995)
"For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes."

• Meaning: Jesus, the Lamb, is also the Good Shepherd, leading His people to eternal life.

Summary

• Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away sin (John 1:29).

• His sacrifice fulfills the Passover lamb symbolism (1 Corinthians 5:7).

• His blood redeems believers (1 Peter 1:18-19).

• His suffering was prophesied (Isaiah 53:7).

• He is worshiped as the victorious Lamb in heaven (Revelation 5:12).