A thread through the whole Bible
Behold the Lamb
From Abel's flock to the throne of God: the lamb offered in the place of another, and the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Each step is the text's own words, with where to read it.
Explanation, not Scripture Reading these steps as one line is a way of reading them together. The New Testament draws the line itself: "Behold the Lamb of God" (John 1:29), "Christ our passover" (1 Corinthians 5:7).
The first offering
1
Abel brought of his flock
Genesis 4:4Read the verseAnd Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. Genesis 4:4
The LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering (the rest of the verse).
Read it: Genesis 4:4
On the mountain
3
Where is the lamb?
Genesis 22:7Read the verseIsaac said
Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering? Genesis 22:7
Isaac asks his father on the way up the mountain.
Read it: Genesis 22:7
God will provide himself a lamb
Genesis 22:8Read the verseAbraham said
My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: Genesis 22:8
Read it: Genesis 22:8
A ram in his stead
Genesis 22:13Read the verseand offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son. Genesis 22:13
A ram caught in a thicket by his horns died in Isaac's place (the same verse).
Read it: Genesis 22:13
The Passover
4
A lamb for an house
Exodus 12:3Read the versethey shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an house: Exodus 12:3
Read it: Exodus 12:3
Without blemish
Exodus 12:5Read the verseYour lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: Exodus 12:5
Read it: Exodus 12:5
When I see the blood
Exodus 12:13Read the verseThe LORD said
and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, Exodus 12:13
The blood was struck on the two side posts and the upper door post (Exodus 12:7).
Read it: Exodus 12:13
Not a bone broken
Exodus 12:46Read the verse
Every morning and evening
2
Two lambs, day by day
Exodus 29:38Read the versetwo lambs of the first year day by day continually. Exodus 29:38
One in the morning and one at even (Exodus 29:39).
Read it: Exodus 29:38
Not able to take away sins
Hebrews 10:4Read the verseFor it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. Hebrews 10:4
Hebrews, looking back on the offerings of the law.
Read it: Hebrews 10:4
The prophet
2
As a lamb to the slaughter
Isaiah 53:7Read the versehe is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. Isaiah 53:7
Read it: Isaiah 53:7
Wounded for our transgressions
Isaiah 53:5Read the verseBut he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: Isaiah 53:5
Read it: Isaiah 53:5
Behold the Lamb
2
The Lamb of God
John 1:29Read the verseJohn the Baptist said
Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John 1:29
When he saw Jesus coming to him.
Read it: John 1:29
Said again the next day
John 1:36Read the verseBehold the Lamb of God! John 1:36
Two of John's disciples heard him, and followed Jesus (John 1:35-37).
Read it: John 1:36
The cross
4
At the Passover
John 19:14Read the verseAnd it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: John 19:14
The day Jesus was handed over to be crucified (John 19:16).
Read it: John 19:14
A bone of him shall not be broken
John 19:36Read the verseFor these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. John 19:36
Explanation, not Scripture: John does not say which scripture. Exodus 12:46 says it of the Passover lamb; Psalm 34:20 says "He keepeth all his bones".
Read it: John 19:36
Christ our passover
1 Corinthians 5:7Read the verseFor even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: 1 Corinthians 5:7
Read it: 1 Corinthians 5:7
Philip preached Jesus from Isaiah
Acts 8:32Read the verseHe was led as a sheep to the slaughter Acts 8:32
Then Philip began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus (Acts 8:35).
Read it: Acts 8:32-35
The blood
3
As of a lamb without blemish
1 Peter 1:19Read the verseBut with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 1 Peter 1:19
Not redeemed with silver and gold (1 Peter 1:18).
Read it: 1 Peter 1:18-19
By his own blood
Hebrews 9:12Read the versebut by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. Hebrews 9:12
Read it: Hebrews 9:12
Washed in the blood of the Lamb
Revelation 7:14Read the verseand have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Revelation 7:14
Read it: Revelation 7:14
The Lamb on the throne
6
A Lamb as it had been slain
Revelation 5:6Read the versestood a Lamb as it had been slain, Revelation 5:6
Read it: Revelation 5:6
Worthy is the Lamb
Revelation 5:12Read the verseWorthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. Revelation 5:12
Read it: Revelation 5:12
Slain from the foundation of the world
Revelation 13:8Read the versethe Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Revelation 13:8
Read it: Revelation 13:8
The marriage supper
Revelation 19:9Read the verseBlessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. Revelation 19:9
Read it: Revelation 19:9
The Lamb is the light
Revelation 21:23Read the versefor the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. Revelation 21:23
Read it: Revelation 21:23
The throne of God and of the Lamb
Revelation 22:1Read the verseproceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. Revelation 22:1
The river of water of life, at the end of the Bible.
Read it: Revelation 22:1