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SERMON SERIES: We’re currently in a sermon series through the book of Acts. Today though, we’re taking a break to talk about Easter!
Behold, the Lamb of God
29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Have you ever wondered why Jesus is called the Lamb of God? Today, we’re talking about it! As we do, we’ll understand the significance of this name for Jesus, and what it means for us today.
The blemishless sacrificial lamb:
- Saved people from death
Ex. 12:13, 1 Pet. 1:19, Heb. 11:28,
- Kept people in a good relationship with God
Ex. 12:14, 24-27, Josh. 4:1-3, 2 Kings 23:21
- Reminded people that a sacrifice was needed
Rom. 3:23, 6:23, Eph. 5:2
Jesus fulfills the Old Testament by being:
- The ultimate sacrifice for sins
Is. 53:7, 1 John 1:7, Rev. 12:11, 13:8
- Offering salvation to all
2 Pet. 3:9, 1 Tim. 2:4, Titus 2:11, John 3:16
- Giving us new life in Him
John 10:10, 1 Cor. 5:7-8, Rev. 5:6, 12
Reflecting on God’s Word
Getting Started
- Take some time to read over Exodus 12:1-28 and pray.
- Have you ever read or heard about this before? What stood out to you as we were talking about it?
- What surprised you as we talked about it?
- As you reflect on Easter, what questions come to mind?
- Did you know why Jesus is called the Lamb of God? What stood out to you as we were talking about it?
Diving In
1. How does understanding why Jesus is called the Lamb of God help you to understand God’s love for you?
2. Read Matthew 5:17. Jesus makes clear that He fulfills the law. How does realizing this help you to deepen your relationship with the Lord?
3. Read John 10:10. Jesus offers life and life abundantly. In what area(s) of your life do you need God’s help with to experience new life?
Applying the Scripture
What are your biggest takeaways from this passage of God’s Word?
- What practical step(s) do you need to implement in your life to apply what God has taught you in this passage of Scripture?
- How would applying this affect your life and your relationship with the Lord?
- Who can you ask to keep you accountable to applying this to your life?
Small Group Guide:
Open with prayer.
Go around and give everyone a chance to share about how the past week has been. What’s one highlight? What’s one lowlight?
If your small group has talked about it before, feel free to use this time to hold people accountable to what they’ve asked to be held accountable for previously, and go through the “missional” part of this discussion guide.
Prayer Time:
Pray for each other in your small group to be faithful take the step(s) that you shared above. Pray for each other and the interactions that they have with those who don’t know Jesus. Pray that God would soften the people’s hearts to what He has for them. Pray that God would give everyone opportunities to share the Gospel.
Staying Missional:
Share spiritual/missional conversations you’ve had where you live, work, and play:
Who did you have a conversation with that took a spiritual/missional turn this week?
What questions did you ask to discover where God is at work in their life, even if they are not aware?
How were you able to share your story of life change or how you have experienced Jesus?
How can you be intentional this week with people where you live, work, and play to have spiritual/missional conversations if the opportunity arises?
Who in your life do you think could be discipleable or open to spiritual/missional conversations?
What’s next?
Discuss the next step for your small group. When will we gather again and what purpose will it fulfill?