Why Jesus is called Lamb of God

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 2nd Week - Sunday*

*Gospel : Jn 1:29-34*

*First Reading : Is 49:3, 5-6*

*SECOND READING 1 Cor 1:1-3*

*Why Jesus is called Lamb of God*

*1) Various Characteristics of the Lamb*

Many of us have seen the Lamb. Lambs have the following characteristics. 

#Lamb is a humble animals

#Lamb is an innocent animal

#Lamb is a obedient animal 

#In lamb there is no hypocrisy

#Lamb does not attack 

#Lamb does not take revenge

#Lamb is an animal used for sacrifice

#Lamb is a kind and lovable animal 

#Lamb follows the Master 

*2) All these above things are reflected in Jesus*

The above characteristics are seen in the life of Jesus 

Jesus is meak and humble in heart 

Jesus is obedient to the Father 

Jesus is kind and loveable person 

Jesus listens every prayer

Jesus does not take revenge

Jesus is a simple and humble person

Jesus is a compassionate person

The above things show us that, Jesus' life reflects the nature of the Lamb

*3) Jesus is the Lamb of God*

This title goes very well with Jesus 

Jesus' death on the Cross, and the way he died on the Cross is the main event which makes Jesus as the Lamb of God 

Jesus blood purified the entire humankind. Lambs blood was also used for purification from the sin 

*4) We are called to follow the Lamb of God*

We need to follow the footsteps of the Lamb

All the qualities which are found in Lamb and in Jesus, we need practice in our life 

Only then we will really  become the genuine followers of Jesus 

By my works and the way I live my life, in which name  people will call me??

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*