2 Chronicles 7:1-22; Ezekiel 32:1-32; John 11:55-12:19
Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed. Revelation 5:5
And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us… from the wrath of the Lamb. Revelation 6:16
The Lion and the Lamb—contrasting images of our Lord. It is surprising which image is emphasized in these verses. The figure of a lamb naturally portrays the qualities of gentleness, vulnerability, and weakness. Yet the whole earth trembled at the presence of the Lamb. By way of contrast, the lion is naturally the king of the jungle; bravery, nobility, and strength are his. Yet on the cross, our Lord withheld employing His strength and gave His life in humility. —Sid Halsband
And now the mighty deed is done, on the cross!
The battle fought, the vict’ry won, on the cross! —J. Hoskins