“The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”John 1:29 NLT
This comment by John would have seemed strange. Israel was waiting for a king to deliver them from their enemies, not a saviour to deliver them from their sins. They already had animal sacrifices for that, or so they thought.
When Jesus moved among the people He often mentioned forgiveness of sin; He taught about forgiveness a lot. The people enjoyed the miracles but not the teaching about the kingdom of God and it’s principles. It is no wonder that only a few hundred remained faithful.
When the disciples asked why He taught in parables He replied: so that in hearing they do not hear and seeing they do not see( Matt 13:13). This is puzzling, yet, we see many are drawn but few remain. Jesus had a way of refining them. He taught that they must eat Hus flesh and drink His blood-that did it. Why did He do it? He only wanted the loyal and faithful. This He discovered by testing them.
We are tested in our faith by trials, difficulties and a call to endurance. How will we fare?
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