“Lamb of God” is a very powerful image for people who are standing up to the New World Order that is intent on destroying Christian Civilization.
There is evidence that the image was probably used in the Mass within 25 years of Our Lord’s death. St Paul, in his early writing, speaks of “Our Pasch, Christ, has been immolated”. (1 Cor 5:7) Scripture scholars say that his expression reflects common usage. We also find the image used in Peter’s and John’s writings. (See 1 Pt 1:19; Jn 1:29; Rev 5:6)
“Lamb of God” melds two images from the Old Testament. One is of the “Lamb led to the slaughter” (See Acts 8:32), that is of the suffering servant who takes our sins upon himself. The other is of the blood of the paschal lamb that was painted around the door of the Hebrew houses in Egypt, which brought about their deliverance from slavery. It is easy to see how these ideas expressed the mystery of the Mass for first generation Christians.
As the Church developed and experienced persecution, this image took on an eschatological dimension. The “Lamb of God”, now seated on the throne of glory was no longer a weak innocent lamb, but the one who directed the wrath of God against the persecutors of His People. (See Rev 6:1 ff) The Lamb will lead his followers to victory in the war against the forces of evil (See Rev 17:14). It will only be when he returns in judgment, that the “Lamb of God” will again show the gentler side as the bridegroom. (See Rev 19:8)
So when we hear at Mass: “This is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to his supper”, we are referring to the eschatological feast (see Rev 19:9). Those people who ally themselves with the forces of evil will not be called to the supper.
As we stand up to the agents of the New World Order, we have the example of the second generation Christians standing up to the Roman World Order. They drew such encouragement by celebrating the glorified Lamb who was looking after their destiny.
Because of their fidelity the Roman Empire was won for Christ. That conversion provided the foundation of a Christian civilization. With the heavenly court we can also acclaim:
“Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, riches, wisdom, strength, honour, glory and blessing.” (Rev 5:12)
