The next day, John sees Yeshua coming to him and says, “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29, TLV

One of Israel’s greatest fears was to be abandoned by God. To be like sheep scattered without a shepherd. (Numbers 27:17; 1 Kings 22:17; 2 Chronicles 18:16; Matthew 9:36; Mark 6:34)

Ironic, that God would use this symbolism to represent what His Son would do for those errant sheep who would indeed be scattered and then, even now, be regathered.

God’s sheep would know His voice. (John 10:4,5,27)

God will search high and low for His lost lamb. (Jeremiah 50:6; Luke 15:4-6)

God will tend and defend His flock and give His life to protect them. (John 10:11)

But the ultimate symbol, and perhaps confusing image, was that the mighty Shepherd would become not just A lamb, but THE LAMB that takes away the sins of the world. (John 1:29)

As we prepare to celebrate Passover and ponder the history of God’s redemption of His people from slavery (Exodus 12), let’s seek the imagery of redemption we find in The LAMB of God (Matthew 27-28); Mark 15-16; Luke 23-24; John 19-21). To remember that His redemption set us free from the slavery of sin and death and made us heirs with Him (Romans 9:17).

Chag Pesach Semeach! Have a joyous Passover!