Week 1

Behold, The Lamb of God (John 1:29). A basic introduction to the Hebrew concept of sacrifice for the forgiveness of sin. Application: learning God's loving way of forgiving our sins.
Sidebar: Theories of the Atonement
Essay: "Classic Protestant Liberalism and the Atonement: A Plea for Reconsideration"
Audio (20:17)

Week 2

The Lamb Who Takes Our Place (Isaiah 53). We ponder the Suffering Servant who bears our sin in himself as well as the punishment due to us for sin. Here we examine the concept of substitutionary atonement. Application: learning the costly mercy of giving our lives on behalf of others.
Sidebar: NT Allusions to Isaiah 53
Audio (21:30)

Week 3

The Lamb Who Redeems Us from Slavery (1 Peter 1:18-19). We examine the concepts of ransom and redemption to set free those who are enslaved. Application: learning what Christian freedom is all about and how we can experience it today.
Audio (21:31)

Week 4

The Passover Lamb of Whom We Partake (1 Corinthians 5:7). We'll examine the Passover, the Passover lamb, and the Last Supper, in order to appreciate what we do when we partake of communion. Application: learning to seek and appreciate God's protection and care for us.
Audio (19:59)

Week 5

The Triumphant Lamb We Worship (Revelation 5:1-14). In the Book of Revelation we explore concepts of worshipping and loving the Lamb, who is now clearly the risen and reigning Christ. Application: learning to love and worship Jesus day by day.
Audio (25:30)