RESTORATION TODAY
FRIDAY 30TH DECEMBER 2016
BY PASTOR DR. G.O. OLUTOLA JP.

THEME: THE LAMB OF GOD.

The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John 1: 29.

Scripture has a variety of titles for Jesus, Messiah, Lord, Christ, Rabbi, Teacher but the one that is probably least familiar to the modern world is the Lamb of God. Lambs were for sacrifice.

God has always dealt with transgression through the blood of sacrifices. When Adam and Eve sinned, an animal was slain to cover the nakedness and shame of two individuals (Genesis 3: 21). On the first Passover, each household covered the doorway with sacrificial blood (Exodus 12: 1 - 7). Later, a goat was slaughtered for the atonement of the entire nation (Leviticus 16: 15). Now in John 1: 29, we see the ultimate sacrifice the Lamb who takes away the sins of the world.

Many lives are marked by some fine achievements, but think about the enormity of what Jesus accomplished through His death. Just as innocent animals had died in place of the guilty, so Christ gave His perfect life for sinful mankind. He assumed full responsibility for all our sins and took the punishment that we deserved. As He hung on the cross, the judgment and wrath of God was poured out on Him instead of on us.

Since we are limited by our human minds and senses, we cannot fully understand all that the Lamb of God endured to bring us salvation. But we know enough to realize that we owe Him our lives. He took our place on the cross, so let's give Him first place in our hearts.

ACTION POINT: 
Have you given the Lamb of God the first place in your heart?

SCRIPTURES:
Genesis 3: 21
Exodus 12: 1 ? 7
Leviticus 16: 15
John 1: 29.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for paying the price for my sins in the name of Jesus.

2. Lord, I give You first place in my heart in the name of Jesus.

3. Father, prove Your faithfulness in my difficulty in the name of Jesus.

4. Lord, let me not be put to shame in the name of Jesus.

DAILY BIBLE READING:
Esther 7, 8
Malachi 2: 10 ? 3: 6
Revelation 21: 9 ? 22: 5.