The Lamb of God: Ancient Symbol, Present Reality The phrase “Lamb of God” is woven deeply into the story of Scripture, stretching from the earliest sacrifices to the coming of Jesus. In John 1, John the Baptist sees Jesus and proclaims, “Here is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” John's words would have stirred the hearts of those listening, calling to mind the Passover lamb whose blood marked the homes of God’s people and the Temple sacrifices offered for forgiveness.

Last week, the man born blind grew in his understanding of Jesus, and marked a path from assessing Jesus as a man to finally worshipping him as Messiah. Father Carl asked us to consider where we are on this path, and to consider why we might be stuck anywhere short of worship. I hope you have taken some time to do that for yourself and have prayed that those you love will be freed to move closer to Jesus as well.