The parables of the Lamb are a collection of teachings by Jesus Christ, often using the imagery of a lamb to convey profound spiritual truths. These parables are integral to understanding the nature of Christ's mission, His relationship with humanity, and the Kingdom of God. The lamb, a symbol of innocence, sacrifice, and redemption, is a recurring motif throughout the Scriptures, culminating in the person and work of Jesus Christ, the "Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world" (John 1:29).

The Lost Sheep (Luke 15:3-7; Matthew 18:12-14)

In the Parable of the Lost Sheep, Jesus illustrates God's relentless pursuit of sinners. He tells of a shepherd who leaves ninety-nine sheep in the open field to search for one that is lost. Upon finding it, he rejoices more over the one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray. This parable highlights God's love and mercy, emphasizing that "there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent" (Luke 15:7). It underscores the value of each individual soul and God's desire for all to come to repentance.

The Sheep and the Goats (Matthew 25:31-46)

In this eschatological parable, Jesus describes the final judgment using the imagery of a shepherd separating sheep from goats. The sheep, representing the righteous, are placed at the right hand and are commended for their acts of kindness and mercy, which they performed unto "the least of these brothers of Mine" (Matthew 25:40). The goats, symbolizing the unrighteous, are placed on the left and are condemned for their failure to act compassionately. This parable emphasizes the importance of living out one's faith through tangible acts of love and service, reflecting the character of Christ, the Good Shepherd.

The Good Shepherd (John 10:1-18)

While not a parable in the traditional sense, Jesus' discourse on the Good Shepherd is rich with parabolic imagery. Jesus declares, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep" (John 10:11). Here, Jesus contrasts Himself with hired hands who abandon the sheep in times of danger. The Good Shepherd knows His sheep intimately and sacrifices Himself for their safety and well-being. This passage reveals the depth of Christ's sacrificial love and His commitment to His flock, offering eternal security to those who follow Him.

The Passover Lamb (Exodus 12; 1 Corinthians 5:7)

The concept of the lamb as a sacrificial offering is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, particularly in the Passover narrative. The Passover lamb, whose blood marked the homes of the Israelites, sparing them from the plague of death, prefigures Christ's atoning sacrifice. Paul explicitly connects this imagery to Christ, stating, "For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed" (1 Corinthians 5:7). This typology underscores the redemptive work of Jesus, the ultimate Lamb, whose sacrifice delivers believers from the bondage of sin and death.

The Lamb in Revelation (Revelation 5:6-14; 7:9-17)

The Book of Revelation presents the Lamb as a central figure in the heavenly vision. John describes seeing "a Lamb standing as though it had been slain" (Revelation 5:6), who is worthy to open the scroll and execute God's final judgment. The Lamb is worshiped by multitudes, signifying His authority and divinity. In Revelation 7, the Lamb is depicted as the shepherd who guides His people to "springs of living water" (Revelation 7:17), offering eternal comfort and sustenance. This imagery encapsulates the culmination of God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ, the Lamb who reigns eternally.

The parables and imagery of the Lamb throughout Scripture reveal the multifaceted role of Jesus Christ as Savior, Shepherd, and Sovereign. They invite believers to reflect on the depth of God's love, the call to repentance, and the hope of eternal life through the Lamb of God.2 Samuel 12:1-6
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On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xiii. 19, Etc. , Where the Lord ...
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The Last Supper.
... attempts of the various parties to entangle him, a succession of parables directed
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The Fourth Day in Passion-Week - Jesus in his Last Sabbatic Rest ...
... with that spoken on the Mount of Olives, and its application in the Parables of
the ... The day before that on which the Paschal Lamb was to be slain, with all ...
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The Sins of the Men of Old Time, which Incurred the Displeasure of ...
... surely die (filius mortis est): and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because ...
prefigured the kingdom of Christ, and spake three thousand parables about the ...
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All Saints' Day
... beauty, all nature, all art, all poetry, all music, are but phantoms and parables,
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Things which are Characteristic of Mark.
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The Household Library of Exposition
... 6d. =The Lamb of God: Expositions in the Writings of St. John.= By WR NICOLL,
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The Portrait of the Bride
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The Feast on the Sacrifice
... We meet it all through Scripture; it culminates in Christ's parables and in the
'Marriage Supper of the Lamb.'. In the image are suggested:". ...
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