Rev. James Smithās Daily Bible Readings for the Lordās Household (1841ā1850)
Behold the Lamb of God. - John 1:36
Sin requires a sacrifice, and the sacrifice must be in proportion to the offence, and the dignity of the offended; such a sacrifice could not be found, but God condescended to provide one, which was no less a person than His only-begotten Son. This Lamb was provided to expiate and remove sin; to honour the divine government, and reconcile us to God.
Let us daily direct our attention to the Lamb of God, who verily was fore-ordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifested in these last times for us. He is set forth to be the propitiation through faith in His blood, and to be the daily object of our faith, desire, and affection.
Provided by God, He presented to God an infinite atonement, and we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of our sins. The Lamb is to be presented daily to God by us, in our prayers and praises; and all our expectations are to be founded upon what He is, what He has done, and what He is doing now before the throne of God.
Take off your attention from all other subjects, and "Behold the Lamb of God."
Cast thy guilty soul on Him, Find Him mighty to redeem; At His feet thy burden lay Look thy doubts and fears away; Now by faith the Son embrace, Plead His promise, trust His grace.
