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lion and lamb cont.
devotions
Topic: Jesus’ Attributes
Scripture: Revelation 5:5-6
words to treasure
Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and
strength and honor and glory and praise!
—Revelation 5:12
questions
1. What metaphor would you use to describe yourself? You can use any kind of metaphor; it
doesn’t have to be an animal one. Maybe you’re a river or a sports car or a tree!
2. When the Bible calls Jesus a lamb, what words do you think of that would describe him?

Answers include: meek, mild, humble, gentle, obedient …
3. When the Bible calls Jesus a lion, what words do you think of that would describe him?

Answers include: strong, majestic, kingly, fearsome …
4. Does it make sense to you that Jesus is called both a lion and a lamb? How is it possible for
both metaphors to be true?

The answer is: each metaphor helps us understand different qualities about Jesus and how he
acts at different times.
5. Can you think of any other metaphors the Bible uses to describe Jesus? What about God the
Father? What about the Holy Spirit?

Answers include: “cornerstone” and “capstone” for Jesus; “rock” and “fortress” for God the
Father; and “wind,” “water,” and “fire” for the Holy Spirit.
6. What do these metaphors teach you about each of them?

Consider spending some time playing a game or doing an exercise to help children memorize
the “Words to Treasure” Scripture verse.
Copyright © 2011 by Zondervan
Material taken from the
NIV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions