When John the Baptist saw Jesus walking toward him at the Jordan River, he announced, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” Those awaiting baptism may have been startled.

In John's Gospel, Jesus is described as: The lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world Jesus is referred to as the Word in John's Gospel. The exact meaning of this is not clear and ...

Jesus Connection: For believers, Jesus is our “spotless” Passover “lamb of God” crucified on the eve of Passover when the high priest slays the sacrificial lamb. Read more in Vol.