Bethlehem's manger was a fitting place to lay the Lamb of God. Later, John the Baptist would point Him out as the Lamb who had come to take away the sin of the world.
As the Lamb of God, Jesus is approachable. Children would follow Him. Lepers would plead with Him. Blind men would call to Him. Grieving people would pour out their hearts to Him. And He would have time for them all.
As the Lamb of God, Jesus paid for our sins. John's listeners would have known immediately the significance of his words. For centuries their forefathers had been bringing lambs to sacrifice speaking of the atonement for sins. With the sacrifice of Jesus, all animal sacrifices were to cease: And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering often-times the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified (Hebrews 10:11-14).
Rembrandt, the famous Dutch artist saw Jesus as the Lamb of God who died for him. In his painting, depicting the SavBiour's death, he included himself among the crowd watching the Crucifixion. This was Rembrandt's way of saying, "I was there too! I helped to crucify Jesus!"
As the Lamb of God, Jesus atoned for all sin: The blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin (1 John 1:7). Old sins need not haunt us when they have been given to Jesus. His forgiveness is complete. He is the Lamb of God. His sacrifice was sufficient. Even for your sins.
Rev (Dr) Koshy
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