Jesus is a lamb and a lion.
As a lamb, Christ was our sin offering.
As a lamb, He was born in a place
where lambs were born.
As a lamb, he was laid in a stone feeding trough,
where sheep ate.
And as a lamb, He visited by shepherds
who were in the fields watching sheep
who would one day be offered as sacrifices.
As a lamb, He depended on His parents
who were His assigned shepherds, but like a lion,
the lamb boldly reasoned with theologians at 12 years of age.
As a lamb, He was tempted in the wilderness
but like a lion, God’s lamb overcame the tempter
with His voice, “Get behind me satan!”
As a lamb, He was sleeping during a storm
but like a lion the lamb of God stood up
and said, “Peace be still.”
As a lamb, He was beaten with a whip,
but like a lion he made a whip and used it
to cleanse the temple.
As a lamb, He died as our sacrifice
but like a lion, He conquered death.
As a lamb, He wept at Lazarus’ tomb
but like a lion He roared, “Come forth!”
As a lamb, He allowed people to touch Him,
but like a lion He boldly cast out demons.
As a lamb, He was led to the slaughter for us
but like a lion, the lamb of God arose from the dead.
He came as a lamb, slain from the world’s foundation,
but He’s coming back as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah.
Those messianic promises that were not yet fulfilled,
He will fulfill as the Lion of Judah.
Sam Storms says, “The Lion in whom we find unimpeachable
authority is also the Lamb who embodies humility and meekness
in the highest degree.”
He continues, “The Lion who wields power and strength
that none can resist is also the Lamb who walked the earth
in weakness and suffering, resisting none.”
The same Jesus!
He who laid down all His rights,
has now received all authority.
This lion-like Lamb is also the lamb-like Lion,
most worthy of our best praise and selfless worship,
undying devotion and sacrificial service.
Alan Latta
August 17, 2025
