Playlist: Jesus Christ as the Lamb (topic)
The Temptations of Christ: Behold, the Lamb of God
Sermon by Mark SchindlerAs we approach God's holy days, we must keep our focus on Jesus Christ, the perfect Lamb of God, who is the central point of our attention. Without Him as our concentrated focal point, we risk merely taking time off and falling into the traps of satan. Living the way Christ lives means doing our absolute best to avoid the subtle …
The Lamb of Revelation
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIn Revelation, John refers to Christ as the Lamb more than any other designation because of His role of Redeemer, which is different from a sin offering.
Remember Me
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamGod asks that we use the Passover to bring to remembrance His redemptive act, especially how our sins caused Christ to die in our stead.
His Bones Were Not Broken
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingJesus Christ serves as the perfect antitype of the Passover lamb slain in Exodus. John the Baptist identified Him as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, declaring this role twice at the outset of His ministry. Just as the Passover lamb was selected without blemish or spot, Jesus Christ remained innocent and pure …
Peace, Peace (Part One): Peace with God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ, as the Lamb, stands at the heart of God's redemptive plan for humanity, breaking the impasse of sin and enmity between mankind and God. Revelation 13:8 declares Him as the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world, a decision made before human sin emerged, showcasing the foresight of the Father and the Son to …
Offerings (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ embodies the lamb in the burnt offering as the model of passive, uncomplaining submission even amid suffering. He was led as a lamb to the slaughter and remained silent as a sheep before its shearers. This quality appears in His response to oppression and affliction, where He opened not His mouth, and it extends to …
Leadership and Covenants (Part Fifteen)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Christ's role as the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world illustrates the depth of divine love and the unchanging nature of God's purpose from the very beginning of creation. Before God even began the work of creating mankind, Christ was already, in effect, a dead man, for God knew in advance that human beings would sin …
The Sacrifices of Leviticus (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe offering of the lamb, presented among the varieties of animals that could be brought as a burnt sacrifice in Leviticus 1, reveals a distinct facet of Christ's character and devotion to God. Unlike the bullock, which represents patient, untiring labor in service to others, the lamb represents passive, uncomplaining …
Blinded Minds
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughThe discussion of Jesus Christ as the Lamb arises directly out of a disagreement over the interpretation of Revelation 4 and 5, particularly Revelation 5:5, which identifies Christ as "the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David," who has prevailed to open the scroll and loose the seven seals. A woman corresponding by …