The Lamb Who Was Slain - A Good Friday Reflection

Today, we stand at the foot of the cross. 

It’s Good Friday—a sacred day that marks the crucifixion of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 

Some may wonder, “How can the day our Savior died be called good?” 

But those of us who know the power of the cross understand: this day is good because it was the day death lost its sting and love triumphed forever. 

To understand the depth of what happened at Calvary, we need to go back to where it all began—to a night in Egypt, when God told His people to prepare for deliverance. 

What Is the Passover? 

In Exodus 12, the people of Israel were enslaved in Egypt. God had sent nine plagues to convince Pharaoh to let them go, but Pharaoh’s heart remained hard. 

Then came the final judgment: the death of every firstborn son in Egypt. 

But in His mercy, God provided a way of escape. 

He commanded each Israelite family to take a spotless lamb, kill it, and apply its blood to the doorposts of their homes. 

“Now the blood shall be a sign for you… and when I see the blood, I will pass over you.” —Exodus 12:13 

 Death was coming for every household. But the blood of the lamb marked God’s people as safe—covered, protected, redeemed. 

 The Passover wasn’t about how righteous they were, or how long they had prayed that day. It was about the blood. 

And that was just a shadow of something greater… 

 Jesus, Our True Passover Lamb 

Centuries later, John the Baptist saw Jesus walking toward him and cried out: 

“Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” —John 1:29 

 Jesus wasn’t just a good man. He wasn’t just a wise teacher or miracle worker. He was the fulfilment of the Passover—the spotless, sinless Lamb of God sent to die in our place. 

The apostle Paul says it plainly: 

“For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us.” —1 Corinthians 5:7 

 He came to shed His blood—not on the doorposts of houses, but on the wooden beams of a Roman cross—so that death would pass over us forever. 

The Cross Is Where Love and Justice Meet 

Let’s not forget what Isaiah prophesied about the coming Messiah: 

 “He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” —Isaiah 53:5 

 Jesus didn’t deserve the cross. We did. But love held Him there. At Calvary, God’s justice demanded that sin be punished—and God’s love provided the sacrifice: His own Son. 

 As Jesus hung on the cross in Luke 23, mocked, beaten, and bleeding, He still found strength to say: “Father, forgive them…” (v.34) And finally: “It is finished.” (John 19:30) 

The debt was paid. The curse was broken. The blood had been applied—not to our doors—but to our hearts. 

What Does This Mean for You Today? 

1. Receive the Lamb 

 Salvation is not automatic. Like the Israelites in Egypt, we must apply the blood by faith. 

“If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” —Romans 10:9 

2. Rejoice in Redemption 

 Good Friday isn’t a funeral—it’s a celebration of freedom. The Lamb was slain, but He lives! 

“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom…” —Revelation 5:12 

 3. Remember the Cost Let the cross humble you. Let it awaken gratitude. Let it call you to deeper devotion. 

You are loved with a love that bleeds. 

Good Friday Is Good Because… 

 …the wrath of God passed over you.

 … the Son of God took your place. 

 … the blood of the Lamb still speaks—mercy, redemption, and eternal life. 

Sister in Christ, don’t rush past the cross today. 

Kneel before it. Weep at it. 

Rejoice because of it. 

Then rise up and walk boldly in the power of the blood.

He is the Lamb who was slain—and He is worthy. 

You are Loved, P💝💝💝