Our Verse: John 1:29 Behold the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world.
...He is holy and blameless, unstained by sin. He has been set apart from sinners and has been given the highest place of honor in heaven Heb 7:26

Last time we discussed the Lord Jesus as the Son of Man, a title He affirmed. This title explained His mission role as one like us.

But He had another mission role, “set apart from sinners”, as The Lamb of God.

John the Baptist, like an announcer today, proclaimed on seeing Jesus, “ Behold the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world.”

John pointed to the special sacrificial role that Jesus came to fulfill. People all over the world understand the concept of blood sacrifice. The animal takes the guilt of the one making the sacrifice. This has been true since the days of Abraham, our ancient ancestor. Even today blood sacrifices remain in many nations.

Jesus did something shocking. Instead of sacrificing an animal for sin, He offered Himself as the ultimate sacrifice. His destiny? To be a Holy blood sacrifice for us!

Jesus bled on a terrible execution device, a Roman cross. God accepted Jesus' sacrifice for our sins. Our part is to accept what He did.

People have a hard time accepting that another would bear the punishment of their sins. This is a supernatural transaction between you and God. He set it up this way and we must accept His wisdom.

Do you accept what Jesus, the Lamb of God, did for you?

Next...Lamb of God as Lord of Lords in Heaven!