1. Jesus Christ: The Lamb of God

2. Sacrifices of the Old Testament Pre-Mosaical Law Offerings Passover sacrifice was the beginning of the shadow. Exo 12:11-13 Exo 12:11-13

3. Sacrifices of the Old Testament Without blemish. Exo 12:5 Blood procured salvation deliver- ance. Exo 12:13 Not a bone was broken. Exo 12:46 Eaten without leaven.Exo 12:15,17

4. Sacrifices of the Old Testament The Sin Offering. The Sin Offering. The offerings seen in the Law The offerings seen in the Law  Burnt-offering.  Sin-offering.  Trespass-offering  Peace-offering  Meat-offering  Subsidiary meat-offering  Drink-offering  Water of purification

5. Sacrifices of the Old Testament The Sin Offering The Sin Offering. Lev 6:24-30 Atonement could be made. Atonement could be made. The sinner was to lay his hand on the offering and kill the sacrifice. The sinner was to lay his hand on the offering and kill the sacrifice. The sinner was also to confess his sin. Lev 5:5,6 The sinner was also to confess his sin. Lev 5:5,6 The sprinkling of blood. The sprinkling of blood. The pouring of blood. The pouring of blood.

6. Sacrifices of the Old Testament What was the purpose of these offerings, these sacrifices made to the Lord? They served as a shadow of better things to come. Col 2:17 Col 2:17 Heb 8:5 Heb 8:5 Heb 10:1 Heb 10:1

7. Jesus, The Lamb Offered For Our Sins John said regarding Jesus, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29,36 Jesus Christ was our Passover. 1 Cor 5:7 1 Cor 5:7

8. Jesus, The Lamb Offered For Our Sins Without blemish. Exo 12:5 Without blemish. Exo 12:5 Blood procured salvation & deliver- ance. Exo 12:13 Blood procured salvation & deliver- ance. Exo 12:13 Not a bone was broken. Exo 12:46 Not a bone was broken. Exo 12:46 Eaten without leaven.Exo 12:15,17 Eaten without leaven.Exo 12:15,17 Jesus was without blemish. 1 Pet 1:19 Jesus was without blemish. 1 Pet 1:19 Blood procured salvation & deliver- ance. 1 Pet 1:18,19 Blood procured salvation & deliver- ance. 1 Pet 1:18,19 Not a bone was broken. John 19:36 Not a bone was broken. John 19:36 To partake of Christ without leaven of malice and hypo- crisy. 1 Cor 5:7,8 To partake of Christ without leaven of malice and hypo- crisy. 1 Cor 5:7,8

9. Jesus, The Lamb Offered For Our Sins Jesus blood was shed for mankind. We are brought near by the blood of Jesus. Eph 2:13 We are brought near by the blood of Jesus. Eph 2:13 Jesus' blood was shed for the remission of sins. 1 Pet 1:2 Jesus' blood was shed for the remission of sins. 1 Pet 1:2 Jesus' blood cleanses us from our sins. 1 John 1:7; Heb 9:14 Jesus' blood cleanses us from our sins. 1 John 1:7; Heb 9:14 Jesus washed us in His own blood. Rev 1:5 Jesus washed us in His own blood. Rev 1:5

10. Jesus was Pictured as a Conquering Lamb John saw a “Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes,” which were the “seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.” Rev 5:6-14

11. Jesus was Pictured as a Conquering Lamb Lamb that was slain... “Lamb” that was slain was Jesus. “Lamb” that was slain was Jesus. Seven horns points to His full power or all authority. cf. Matt 28:18 Seven horns points to His full power or all authority. cf. Matt 28:18 Seven eyes indicates His omniscience. Cf. Heb 4:13 Seven eyes indicates His omniscience. Cf. Heb 4:13 Seven spirits – the complete work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. cf. John 17:20-21; 16:13; 15:26 Seven spirits – the complete work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. cf. John 17:20-21; 16:13; 15:26

12. Jesus was Pictured as a Conquering Lamb Jesus, the Lamb of God, is worthy of our praise. Rev 5:9-10 Saints reign with Christ. John was in the kingdom. Rev 1:9 John was in the kingdom. Rev 1:9 Paul was in the kingdom. Col 1:13,14 Paul was in the kingdom. Col 1:13,14 Christians are part of this royal priesthood. 1 Pet 2:5,9 Christians are part of this royal priesthood. 1 Pet 2:5,9

13. Conclusion Truly Jesus is the Lamb of God. The Passover and sin-offerings were a shadow of Jesus Christ. The Passover and sin-offerings were a shadow of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ was the Lamb offered for our sins, shedding His blood so that we might be clean. Jesus Christ was the Lamb offered for our sins, shedding His blood so that we might be clean. Jesus Christ is the conquering Lamb reigning over His kingdom. Jesus Christ is the conquering Lamb reigning over His kingdom.