The Lion-Lamb

Dear class,

The reading today is taken from Ezra 1:1-4; 2 Chronicles 36:22-23; Ezra 1:5-2:70 and Revelation 5.

We read of the "Lion of the tribe Judah" and the Lamb with "seven horns and seven eyes"
Once again, we note that the book of Revelation is written primarily in figurative language.
The "seven" here refers not to the number but the idea of perfection. The Lamb was to have perfect power (horn representing power) and the Holy Spirit.

In total contrast to worldly wisdom, here was the King of Kings, one whose dominion was to be forever and ever, having been slain as the perfect sacrifice who is the one who will finally judge the world.
The Lamb was slain to redeem us, with His sinless blood (1Pe 1:18-20). v. 9 tells us that it is His blood that would redeem us to God and that this privilege was extended to everyone and anyone who would render obedience. It is also through His sacrifice that we are consecrated as a holy priesthood, to offer up sacrifices acceptable to God (1Pe 2:5)

Even as we look forward to the glorious day of His appearing, let us be reminded of the precious price that was paid for our redemption and be diligent to present ourselves as a holy priesthood, in the manner pleasing before God.

The Lord bless our day ahead.

in Him
Paul

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But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. ~ Hebrews 3:13
Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. ~ Acts 8:5
But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. ~ Acts 8:12