This gentle and reflective song by Andrew Peterson is traditionally sung at Christmas as we celebrate and welcome the birth of Christ.

However, as the lyrics progress, we are invited to understand the totality of the reason Jesus came. …

Behold, the Lamb of God
Who takes away our sin
Behold the Lamb of God
The life and light of men
Behold the Lamb of God
Who died and rose again
Behold the Lamb of God who comes
To take away our sin
John 1:29b

As we enter the season of Lent and ultimately Easter, this song resonates with the truth and hope in which we live as fully devoted followers of Christ.

 As we continue our journey living in this hope, we are given the privilege of sharing what we have in Christ through the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19, which refers to the assignment Jesus gave His disciples shortly before returning to heaven following His resurrection.

As you sit quietly and listen to this worship song, I pray that you, too, will rejoice in the ultimate gift of Jesus – His birth, death and resurrection.

Behold the Lamb of God … Andrew Peterson

Lesley Mathews
February 19, 2024