Discovering The Jewish Jesus Audio Podcast - Why Jesus Was Called “the Lamb”
March 28, 2026·6 min
Rabbi Schneider, a Jewish believer in Jesus, presents a devotional for the Passover season. This episode explains the theological significance of Jesus being called "the Lamb of God." Schneider argues that Passover is critically important for all Christians, both Jewish and Gentile.
He begins by citing John the Baptist, who identified Jesus as the "Lamb of God" at the Jordan River. Schneider notes the title "the Lamb" is used most frequently for Jesus in the Book of Revelation. He connects this to the original Passover in Egypt over 3,500 years ago, where Israelites used lamb's blood to save their households. The Apostle Paul's statement that "Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed" from Corinthians is a central scriptural reference. Schneider describes how each Israelite family was commanded to live with their lamb intimately before sacrificing it. He emphasizes that every family member participated in putting the lamb to death, not just the father acting privately.
A key insight is that this communal sacrifice illustrates how personal sin is what put Jesus to death. Schneider states the blood collected in a basin alone could not save the Israelites. Salvation required actively applying the blood to the doorposts of each home using a hyssop branch. He translates this ritual into a Christian practice, saying it is not enough to merely believe Jesus died for sin. Schneider explains that applying the blood means receiving Jesus into daily life through prayer, desire, and consuming his word. He references Jesus' statement that one must "eat my flesh and drink my blood" to have life.
The teaching concludes that this application is how individuals are delivered and saved. Schneider frames Passover as a happy time to rejoice in this rescue from sin. He asserts that God's love removes sin "as far as the east is from the west." The episode ends with a direct appeal for financial donations to support the ministry's television, radio, and missionary work.
The tone is pastoral, instructional, and devotional, blending scriptural exegesis with personal application. The style is sermonic and conversational, directly addressing the listener as "beloved."
Listeners interested in Christian theology, Messianic Jewish perspectives, or the connections between Passover and Easter would appreciate this episode. Those seeking a purely historical analysis or who are uncomfortable with evangelical altar calls for donations might choose to skip it.
