Almost all humans recognize that there is a gap between what we should do and what we actually do. Also, we have invented many methods to try to deal with that gap. Unfortunately, we repeatedly discover that our methods don’t ultimately work. In John 1:19-34, John (the Baptist) called Jesus “the Lamb of God” and claimed that he is able to take away that gap in our lives. (Here are Larry’s complete sermon notes.)
As the second Adam and the faithful Israel, Jesus resisted temptation and so can help us when we are tempted.
Although God gave humanity up to our sins, he also gave up his Son for our sins.
Jesus combined a warning of judgment with a demonstration of the liberating power of the kingdom of God.
