Jesus is the King of Kings who has conquered sin and death. The Old Testament glorifies God in many way, one being, King of the Universe. A King’s sole responsibility is to ensure the safety and providence of His people; protecting them and providing for them, essentially, even willing to lay down His own life for them. This emphasizes the significance of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, which allows believers to experience redemption and eternal life. As the Lion of the tribe of Judah, Jesus stands as a symbol of courage, justice, and the ultimate conqueror.

Now, in light of all of this, with a better image in our minds of who Jesus is, understanding little by little what He is truly capable of.. How do we conquer our fear?… We surrender ourselves to the King of Kings. Who sets us free despite us denying, rejecting, sometimes even flat out mocking and doubting Him. We do not deserve to be treated with such compassion and MERCY, when we ourselves cannot be as gentle as lambs to our neighbors, and as powerful and courageous as lions in the face of injustice. Oh, but when you lay down your own life at the feet of Jesus.. that is where the real adventure can begin. We may not deserve it, and we are right in acknowledging that, but when we put complete trust into Christ, He will MAKE US NEW. That old you - a product of the world, a lost sheep, hardened by sin and pain - will no longer be… and the NEW you, the you that will now have the fullest of potential to become who you were meant to truly be, will be born. When you do this, it will not get easier, but life was not easy to begin with. The world around you may not change immediately, but you sure will. You will no longer be walking through this fallen world in all your scars and wounds, but with the Holy Spirit. When you have forgiven others, let go of your anger and your old life, and pray to practice virtuous lives - peace can now enter your heart. When the Spirit enters in with peace, Christ will show you how to love and what love is. Perfect love casts out all fear.

In John 1:29, John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God, highlighting the profound significance of his role as our salvation. This reference echoes the Old Testament's sacrificial lamb, whose blood protected the Israelites from the plague in Egypt. By calling Jesus the Lamb of God, John declares that he is the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of humanity, the one who will take away the sins of the world. This declaration not only foreshadows Jesus' crucifixion but also emphasizes the vital theological connection between the Old and New Testaments. Through John's proclamation, we understand that Jesus is the fulfillment of more and more ancient prophecies and the ultimate source of redemption for all mankind.

Provided here are links to more in depth reflections on these topics of Jesus and what all of this means.. I have also linked the Word on Fire ministry website. There you can scroll down to the Search Sermons search bar and type in a topic you would like. Curious about Revelations? Simply type in “Book of Revelation” and switch from Recent to Relevantn.. if you’re curious about any of this check these out! As a bonus I have included all of the prophesies that Jesus fulfilled and their references in the Old Testament to aid you in Breaking Open the Word of God and getting to know who Jesus is on a deeper level. God bless, and let us pray that The Lamb of God may have mercy on us and on the whole world.