{"id":28934,"title":"The Lion of Judah - the BELIEVE Blog","description":"This particular verse gives us a clear indication as to another reason why Jesus chose this title for Himself. The clue is in the other mentioned title \u201cRoot of David\u201d. It mocks Satan, celebrating God\u2019s long-term plan for the Saviour of the world to come from a chosen human lineage.","content":"

\"w6vmqjnz59hk4usu1nkcwoawzgeqndixzjqkaib1gcne8y5m.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&z=1.7000000000000006&fx=0.503339461067334&fy=0.5792867082804901&v=2\"<\/u><\/a>\u201cAnd one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.\u201d <\/span><\/em>Revelation 5:5<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>

In the scene where John the Baptist baptizes Jesus, he announces with wonder, <\/span>\u201cBehold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.\u201d<\/span><\/em> John 1:29<\/span><\/p>

Jesus was referred to as a lamb<\/span><\/strong> in law and prophecy for thousands of years before His coming as the promised Messiah. He was to be the perfect, blemishless sacrifice for all humanity. The one who knew no sin, took on sin so that a covenant could be made between the Son and the Father, making a way for <\/span>all to receive forgiveness<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>

Yet, we also have this contrasting title for Jesus: the <\/span>Lion of Judah<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>

Yes, Jesus is the gentle lamb that was led to the slaughter but there is nothing meek or mild about <\/span>this other aspect of our warrior King<\/span><\/strong>!<\/span><\/p>

It all began with the prophecy<\/span><\/strong> spoken by a father over his son. This son was not the eldest and so it did not make cultural sense to proclaim such a blessing and this alone confirms its significance.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cJudah is a lion's whelp: from the prey, my son, thou art gone up: he stooped down, he crouched as a lion, and as an old lion; who shall rouse him up? The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/em> Genesis 49:9-10<\/span><\/p>

At the time, Jacob could never have known the full meaning of his prophecy over Judah. <\/span>Jacob spoke of the coming Messiah<\/span><\/strong> and the Kingdom that would, \u201c...be upon his shoulder\u2026\u201d just like Isaiah says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u201cOf the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever.\u201d<\/span><\/em> Isaiah 9:7<\/span><\/p>

As it is with Jesus\u2019 parables, He chose to align Himself with something that we are already familiar with in order that we may come to a <\/span>better understanding of who He is<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>

The lion is highly revered worldwide, especially in Hebrew culture, with the Talmud stating that <\/span>the lion is \u201cking of the beasts\u201d<\/span><\/strong>. Lions were even chosen as part of the decor in the Temple as statedin 1 Kings 7:9. They are highly protective and jealous of their prides (families), their strength is formidable and they have no natural predators.<\/span><\/p>

Look at this scene that John describes in his vision of the end of our age:<\/span><\/p>

\u201cAnd one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.\u201d <\/span><\/em>Revelation 5:5<\/span><\/p>

This particular verse gives us a clear indication as to another reason why Jesus chose this title for Himself. The clue is in the other mentioned title \u201cRoot of David\u201d. It mocks Satan, celebrating <\/span>God\u2019s long-term plan<\/span><\/strong> for the Saviour of the world to come from <\/span>a chosen human lineage<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>

And that plan, against incredible odds, prevailed.<\/span><\/p>

The Hebrew people were persecuted and nearly wiped out time and time again! Yet, <\/span>still Christ came<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>

Every time we call <\/span>Jesus \u201cLion of Judah\u201d<\/span><\/strong>, we are reminding ourselves and the demonic forces that the victory is already won and in the most splendid, near-impossible way. Praise the Lord!<\/span><\/p>

Jacob Shepherd<\/span><\/p>

CEO & Co-Founder | Revival<\/span><\/p>

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