Ben Lamb of Oklahoma has won one WSOP event this year. Counting the Main Event, he's reached four final tables out of 58 total games. For that level of competition (not to mention the number of entries), that's an impressive record.
But there's one "Lamb" who impresses us even more. Who might that be, you ask?
The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" - John 1:29 (NASB)
These words were spoken by "John the Baptizer." But why would Jesus be called a lamb?
"He was led as a sheep to slaughter, and as a lamb before its shearer is silent, so He does not open His mouth...." - Acts 8:32 (NASB)
This is actually a quote from Isaiah 53 -- a prophecy about the Messiah who became a "sacrificial lamb." Jesus was "unblemished and spotless" (I Peter 1:19), led He gave His life and shed His blood to redeem us from our sins.
If this idea puzzles you, this rather graphic music video may help explain it. (We can help if it doesn't; leave a comment.) Have you accepted the "all-in" offer of this even more perfect Lamb?
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