Recently, I’ve been studying one of Christ’s prominent titles, Lion and Lamb. It’s interesting to think about what a lion represents as well as a lamb. Further, the characteristics of a lion and lamb can be found in Christ’s actions and personality in scripture as well as within the personalities of believers who follow Christ. They are also important characteristics in relation to leaders.
God’s word discusses believers by saying that we are being transformed or changed into the image of Christ. This means that we will mirror him in various ways as we grow into maturity in Christ and surrender to him.
So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image. – 2 Corinthians 3:18
Jesus as the Lion and the Lamb
Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.” – Revelations 5:5
Jesus is shown as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah in the above scripture. Further, it is said that because he has triumphed, he has the authority to open the seven seals. A lion represents authority. They are territorial and mark their rite to the space they hold authority over in the wild. click here to read full article.
