Jesus lived a Life of sacrifice
Philippians 2:5-8 (NLT) — “You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.”
Love is expressed in giving of ourselves, but it is also demonstrated by what we’re willing to give up for someone else.
God hates sin because it opposes His very nature
- Sin is a trap of the devil (John 8:44)
- God describes sin as wounds and bruises (Isaiah 1:6)
- Sin is a burden (Psalm 38:4)
- Sin defiles (Titus 1:15)
- Sin is a heavy debt (Matthew 6:12-15)
- Sin is a stain (Isaiah 1:18)
- Sin as darkness (1 John 1:6)
God hates sin because it brings death and separation (Romans 6:23)
God longs to bring us life (John 10:11)
Jesus is the Lamb of God – The Greatest Sacrifice
John 1:29 (NIV) — “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”
Things About the Lamb
- Lamb had to be perfect