‘Salvation by the Lamb of God at the Jordan River VS Calling by the Great Light at the Sea of Galilee’
Matthew 4:16 "The people who were sitting in darkness saw a great light, And those who were sitting in the land and shadow of death, Upon them a light dawned."
John 8:12 "Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, 'I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.'"
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Aspect |
Salvation by the Lamb of God at the Jordan River |
Calling by the Great Light at the Sea of Galilee |
|---|---|---|
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Method |
Saving as the Lamb of God |
Shining and calling as the Great Light |
|
Approach |
Through forgiveness of sins and redemption |
Through illumination and revelation |
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Explanation |
Christ as the Lamb of God takes away the sin of the world |
Christ as the Light of the world illuminates those in darkness |
|
Example |
John the Baptist baptizes Jesus, declaring Him as the Lamb of God |
Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John |
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Application |
People are saved by believing in Jesus |
Believers are awakened, leave darkness, and follow Christ |
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Relevant Scriptures |
John 1:29 "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" John 1:36 "and he looked at Jesus as He walked, and said, 'Behold, the Lamb of God!'" 1 Peter 1:18-19 "knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ." |
Matthew 4:18-22 "Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. And He said to them, 'Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.' Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. ..." Ephesians 5:8 "for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light." |
This table providing a clear comparison between the two aspects of Christ's work: salvation at the Jordan River and calling at the Sea of Galilee.
*Please refer to the 2024 Summer Live Training - Experiencing, Enjoying, and Expressing Christ (1) Message One: Christ as the Great Light, the One with Authority, the Physician, the Bridegroom, the Unfulled Cloth, and the New Wine
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