FIND YOUR LAMB

No, not a lamb for a pet . . .   This –

This week is Holy Week,  when we remember the events leading up to Jesus’ sacrificial death on the Cross.   The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob conveyed to Moses just how He wants to be approached –  through atonement for sins by sacrifice, and then worthy praise and worship.   More than a thousand years later,  the religious leaders of the Israelites, the Pharisees,   often showed signs of missing the point.

They didn’t seem to understand that they were indeed the Chosen Race,  but chosen in order to retain the knowledge of God and right worship for the sake of the rest of the world.

On Palm Sunday, many Israelites welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem as their King.  On Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week Jesus presents Himself to the public, exposing Himself to the growing wrath of the Pharisees.

But we also observe that Jesus presents Himself to the Gentiles, too – implying His coming sacrifice is for the whole world,   Jews and Gentiles alike.  This was indicated by the visit of a group of Greeks,  representing the highest, most developed thinking of the civilized world.

 

We still study their words and wisdom today.   (Everyone studied their works, up until a few decades ago. )    And during this Holy Week of two thousand years ago, they came to Jesus, seeking His wisdom.

So Jesus presents Himself to all the world – not only to teach, one last time, but also to present Himself for our Scrutiny.    This is what Jesus is like, all you Israelites;  this is what Jesus is like, all you Gentiles.   This is Who Jesus is….

Choose Him?

This is also the week that the Israelites must choose the lamb they want to buy to make their mandatory sacrifice at the time of Passover.   Then the  family’s little lamb will live with them for a few days,  allowing the family and the lamb to become acquainted with each other.  Then, soon,  the little lamb will be brought to the priests where it will be examined carefully, because any spot or blemish or scar disqualifies the little lamb from being the Perfect Sacrifice.

So this is not a week merely for planning Easter dinner or Easter clothes —  it’s a time for making a choice, becoming better acquainted with your “choice”; being sure.

A great Sacrifice is coming.

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