Overview
Jesus is called the Lamb of God because He fulfilled the Old Testament sacrificial system, offering Himself as the perfect, sinless sacrifice for the sins of humanity. This title connects Jesus to the Passover lamb and the temple sacrifices, while revealing His character as gentle yet powerful. Throughout Scripture, the Lamb symbolizes both redemption and the worthiness of Christ to rule over all creation.
Key Scriptures
"After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands" (Revelation 7:9, ESV).
"And they cried out in a loud voice: 'Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb'" (Revelation 7:10, NIV).
"I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple" (Revelation 21:22, NIV).
Application
Recognize Jesus' sacrifice daily and live in grateful response to His redemptive work on your behalf.