Passion Bible Study Series
Behold The Lamb of God
Every Wednesday February 6th -March 19th
In this study, we explore together the foundations of our faith and through reflection and prayer see how strong these foundations are in our hearts.
First, we will pass through the garden of paradise in Genesis and seek to understand how the events that Genesis describes affected every succeeding human generation. We will pass through Gethsemane, the garden of decision, and strive to understand what Christ has achieved for us through his suffering. When we reach Easter Day and the garden of Christ’s resurrection, we will discover that God gives us something -- a new resolve, a sense of sins forgiven, and a deeper insight into God’s compassion for us.
Wednesday Feb 6: Reading
Assignment
Humanity’s Problem, God’s Solution
Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11
Wednesday Feb 13: Reading
Assignment
The Risk of Faith
Genesis 12: 1- 4a; Romans 4:1-5; 13-17; John 3: 1-17
Wednesday Feb 20: Reading
Assignment
The Faithful Life
Exodus 17:1-7; Romans 5:1-11; John 4: 5-42
Wednesday Feb 27: Reading
Assignment
Appearance and Reality
1 Samuel 16:1-13; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
Wednesday Mar 5: Reading
Assignment
From Death to Life
Ezekiel 37:1-14; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45
Wednesday Mar 12: Reading
Assignment
Christ’s Humility
Isaiah 50:4-9a; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:14-27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54
Wednesday Mar 19: Reading
Assignment
The Resurrection Light
Acts 10:34-43; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10
Background
THE LAMB OF GOD
God's primary intent in the concept of sacrifice is to provide an atonement for man's sin so that man could 'draw nigh' to a holy God.
Why did God demand sacrifices ?
First, acknowledgment was made that an atonement was necessary for sin; second, admission was made that another must make substitutionary atonement for him; third, the blood covered the sin to make it possible for God to withhold judgment; fourth, it made possible the communion of sinful man with a holy God; lastly, his sacrifice pointed to a day when Christ would once and for all atone for sin. (Heb. 9:26-28)
I. THE LAMB OF GOD TYPIFIED BY THE PATRIARCHS AND BY OLD TESTAMENT LAW
"...God will provide himself a lamb... " (Gen. 22:8)
A. (Gen. 3:21) God provided Adam and Eve with coats of skins to clothe them from their nakedness. "...it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul." - (Lev. 17:11)
II. THE LAMB OF GOD PERSONIFIED IN THE PROPHETS
"...he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter..." (Isa. 53:7)
The substitutionary death of the Lamb, (Isa. 53:4-9).
[1]. wounded for our transgressions" (53:5)
[2]. bruised for our iniquities" (53:5)
[3]. the chastisement of our peace was upon him with his stripes we are healed..." (53:5)
[4]. "...the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all (53:6)
[5]. he was cut off for the transgression of my people" (53:8)
C. The triumphant resurrection of the Lamb, (Isa. 53:10-12).
[1]. he shall prolong his days. " (53:10)
[2]. "...he shall divide the spoil... (53:12
III. THE LAMB OF GOD IDENTIFIED IN THE GOSPEL
"...Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world..." (Jn. 1:29)
A. The Lamb is God Incarnate.
The Old Testament sacrifices could never take away sin. Only God can forgive sin; forgiveness of sin must be accomplished in harmony with the nature of God. A holy, righteous and perfect God demands a sacrifice, which is holy, righteous and perfect.
The Redeemer must have the redemptive price to perform the task of redemption; he must be willing to redeem; he must be related to mankind as a kinsman. It was man who lost man's inheritance, and only man could redeem it back. Yet only God could pay the price. Man's sin brought eternal consequences, God's blood was required for an eternal remedy. In the final analysis, it is the God-man who is the perfect Lamb; Son of God, Son of Man. (Jn. 3:16; Gal. 4:4)
"...God would provide himself a Lamb..." (Gen. 22:8. 1 Pet. 1:18,19; 2:24,25)
B. Jesus is the Lamb, the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy.
The Lamb's place of birth, (Mic. 5:2); the Lamb's unique birth, (Isa. 7:14); the Lamb's time of birth, (Dan. 9:24-26); the Lamb's suffering, (Isa. 53); the Lamb's death, (Isa. 53); the Lamb's resurrection, (Ps. 16:10) and 300 other prophecies fulfilled in one person, the Lord Jesus Christ. "...the blood of Jesus Christ his son cleanseth from all sin." (1 Jn. 1:7)
IV. THE LAMB OF GOD GLORIFIED IN THE REVELATION
"...Worthy is the Lamb that was slain..." (Rev. 5:12).
A. The Worship of the Lamb, (Rev. 4,5). "Who is worthy ... ?" (5:2) - no man was found worthy..." (5:4) "...Behold the Lion...the Root ... hath prevailed..." (5:5).
He is "a Lamb" (5:6). "...for thou wast slain and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood..." (5:9). (See Acts 20:28). "Worthy is the Lamb ... And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him..."
B. The Wrath of the Lamb, (Rev. 6-18). The Lamb offers His love to all who will receive it. Those who spurn His love must face His wrath. Have you received the Lamb as your sacrifice for sins??? Or will you experience His wrath? (Rev. 6:16; 17:14)
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