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Lion of Judah
In Revelation, the victorious Christ is introduced as a lion, a fierce and mighty being. George Thomas of CBN News guides us to understand what an incredible contrast exists in our Lord Jesus Christ, who also laid down His life for us as a lamb.
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    Names of Christ: Lion of Judah

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    One of the most majestic names of Jesus shows up in :

    But one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah.” (NKJV)

    Jesus Christ as the Lion who conquered sin and death—so that we could share in the glory of His eternal kingdom…

    Growing up in Africa, this attribute of Jesus as the Lion, as somebody who conquered death, who was all-inspiring, all-knowing—it scared me. I thought, There’s no way that this lion of Judah could accept somebody like me, who was dirty on the inside, who was so far away from God.

    But there is another attribute of the name of Jesus found in . Jesus is described as the Lamb of God. These two pictures, the idea of Jesus as the Lion, and Jesus as the Lamb is what captured my heart many, many years ago.

    This Christmas season, as you ponder the birth of Jesus Christ, may you reflect on His attribute of being the Lion—One who went to the cross, who conquered death—but also the attribute of Jesus as the Lamb. He came innocently. He came, and He sacrificed His love. He sacrificed His life so that you and I could have eternal life.

    Enjoy the meaning of Christmas this year, knowing that He is the Lion of Judah, but He’s also the Lamb of God.

    Merry Christmas!

     

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    About The Author

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    George
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    Born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and of Indian descent, CBN News’ Senior International Correspondent and Co-Anchor, George Thomas, has been traveling the globe for more than 20 years, finding the stories of people, conflicts, and issues that must be told. He has reported from more than 100 countries and has had a front-row seat to numerous global events of our day. George’s stories of faith, struggle, and hope combine the expertise of a seasoned journalist with the inspiration of a deep calling to tell the stories of the people behind the news. “I’ve always liked discovering & exploring new

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