During the Jewish Passover, a lamb was used as a sacrifice (Ex. 12:1-36). According to Isaiah’s prophecies, a lamb was led to the slaughter (Is. 53:7). In the daily sacrifices in Israel, a lamb was offerred (Lev. 14:12-21; Heb. 10:5-7). Finally, in John’s announcement of Jesus’ arrival, he connects these symbols to the Messiah, the Son of God, who is the Lamb of God, who comes to take away the sin of the world. Let this design remind you of the sacrificial Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, who came to take away the sins of the world.
“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29)