Author: Jill

The Atonement Lamb
By Jill Kemp
Illustrated by Richard Gunther
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The Atonement Lamb
By Jill Kemp
Illustrated by Richard Gunther
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When Adam and Eve disobeyed God
they were sent out of the garden of Eden
and were no longer near Him, because
sin separates us from a Holy God. Genesis 3.
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When Adam and Eve disobeyed God
they were sent out of the garden of Eden
and were no longer near Him, because
sin separates us from a Holy God. Genesis 3.
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God made a law, written in the Old Testament.
To be forgiven, people brought their best lamb
to sacrifice on the altar. “Without the shedding
of blood sin is not forgiven.” Hebrews 9:22. (LB)
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God made a law, written in the Old Testament.
To be forgiven, people brought their best lamb
to sacrifice on the altar. “Without the shedding
of blood sin is not forgiven.” Hebrews 9:22. (LB)
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Adam and Eve’s sons brought their sin
offerings to God’s altar. Abel bought his
best lamb, but Cain didn’t obey the law,
so God didn’t accept his sacrifice. Genesis 4.
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Adam and Eve’s sons brought their sin
offerings to God’s altar. Abel bought his
best lamb, but Cain didn’t obey the law,
so God didn’t accept his sacrifice. Genesis 4.
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On Passover night, the blood of a lamb
was painted above the door. The children
of Israel were safe when the Angel of God
passed over the house. Exodus 12.
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On Passover night, the blood of a lamb
was painted above the door. The children
of Israel were safe when the Angel of God
passed over the house. Exodus 12.
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What God really wants is repentance,
love and obedience. Isaiah 1:10-20.
God made a new way and He sent
His one and only son Jesus. John 3:16
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What God really wants is repentance,
love and obedience. Isaiah 1:10-20.
God made a new way and He sent
His one and only son Jesus. John 3:16
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John the Baptist kept looking for the promised
Messiah. When he saw Jesus coming he
said, “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes
away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 (LB)
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John the Baptist kept looking for the promised
Messiah. When he saw Jesus coming he
said, “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes
away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 (LB)
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Jesus died on the cross to pay for mankind’s sins.
The Bible says, “You were saved by the
precious blood of Christ, that spotless
and innocent lamb.” 1 Peter 1:19 (CEV)
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Jesus died on the cross to pay for mankind’s sins.
The Bible says, “You were saved by the
precious blood of Christ, that spotless
and innocent lamb.” 1 Peter 1:19 (CEV)
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