Wednesday March 5th, 2008

Salutations to you all. Last week Kyle so graciously ended our John series on believe and this week we well be launching our John series on “Lion and the Lamb.” I once heard old man river say march comes in like a Lion and goes out like a Lamb. How appropriate when we’re talking about the characteristics of God. Jesus has been referred to as “the Lion of Judea” and “the Lamb of God” in scripture. “How clever the middle school team must be,” your probably thinking? No we just took a one legged opportunity and made it into an Arnie Palmer. Even a the worship music of Chris Tomlin carries our theme for march

How great is our God,
sing with me
How great is our God,
and all who sing
How great, How great
Is our God
The Godhead, Three in one
Father, Spirit, Son
The Lion and the Lamb,
The Lion and the Lamb

All the last two line about sum it up there. L&L is a 4 part series; Lion of Judea, Shepherd, Vine, Lamb with each part covering the different characteristics of Jesus. Tonight we’re going to take a close look at Jesus as the Lion of Judea. Often time we think of Jesus as a soft and gentle God who softly spoke and loved everyone, which is true, but that’s only one part the Son of God. The reason Jesus is referred to as a Lion is because of his fierce side, Jesus’ passion for us and for love. Jesus came to defeat death and destroy evil in head to head combat. Yes, you do not see Jesus fist-fighting in the streets but Jesus caused riots with His love, he was almost murdered many times, he would openly oppose the Law and government with His message of Salvation, Life and Love. Get ready to have a great time digging in with your students.