Sermon: "Behold, the Lamb of God" Q: Why is Jesus called the Lamb of God by John the Baptist?

Summary

The sermon explores why Jesus is called the Lamb of God, tracing the biblical symbolism from Abraham's near-sacrifice of Isaac, through the Passover lamb in Exodus, to the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ as the sinless, sacrificial Lamb who takes away the sins of the world. It highlights Jesus' willing submission to God's will, his sinless nature, and his redemptive work as depicted in Isaiah 53, the New Testament, and Revelation 5. The message emphasizes Jesus' unique role as the perfect Lamb provided by God for the salvation of humanity.