WOLF and LAMB

 

Isaiah 11:9

King James Version

9 They shall not hurt nor destroy 

in all my holy mountain: 

for the earth shall be full 

of the knowledge of the Lord, 

as the waters cover the sea.

What do wolves and lambs have to do with the end times?

What do these have to do with the tribe of Benjamin?

Who do wolves and lambs represent in Scripture?

Can WOLVES and LAMBS co-exist?

Literally, one day.

Scripture says so.

Isaiah 11:6

King James Version

6 The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, 

and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; 

and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; 

and a little child shall lead them.

Isaiah 65:25

King James Version

25 The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, 

and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: 

and dust shall be the serpent's meat. 

They shall not hurt nor destroy 

in all my holy mountain, 

saith the Lord.

Spiritually, too.

What does the Bible say about the "wolf"?

Who does it refer to?

This, from a prophecy Jacob gave his sons.

They represent the 12 tribes of Israel.

One of whom was Benjamin -- the "wolf":

Genesis 49:27

King James Version

27 Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf: 

in the morning he shall devour the prey, 

and at night he shall divide the spoil.

One personality that stands out is apostle Paul.

Of the tribe of Benjamin:

Romans 11:1

King James Version

11 I say then, 

Hath God cast away his people? 

God forbid. 

For I also am an Israelite, 

of the seed of Abraham, 

of the tribe of Benjamin.

Philippians 3:5

King James Version

5 Circumcised the eighth day, 

of the stock of Israel, 

of the tribe of Benjamin, 

an Hebrew of the Hebrews; 

as touching the law, a Pharisee;

What does the Bible say about the "lamb"?

JESUS is that LAMB.

John the Baptist prepared the way for the LORD.

He also acknowledged JESUS, as SON of GOD:

John 1:29

King James Version

29 The next day John seeth Jesus 

coming unto him, 

and saith, 

Behold the Lamb of God, 

which taketh away the sin of the world.

John 1:34-37

King James Version

34 And I saw, and bare record 

that this is the Son of God.

35 Again the next day after John stood, 

and two of his disciples;

36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, 

he saith, 

Behold the Lamb of God!

37 And the two disciples heard him speak, 

and they followed Jesus.

Isaiah prophesied about JESUS:

Isaiah 53:7

King James Version

7 He was oppressed, 

and he was afflicted, 

yet he opened not his mouth: 

he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, 

and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, 

so he openeth not his mouth.

As "lamb", JESUS was that TRESPASS OFFERING.

The Book of Revelation spoke of JESUS:

Revelation 5:11-14

King James Version

11 And I beheld, 

and I heard the voice of many angels round about 

the throne and the beasts and the elders: 

and the number of them was 

ten thousand times ten thousand, 

and thousands of thousands;

12 Saying with a loud voice, 

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, 

and riches, and wisdom, and strength, 

and honour, and glory, and blessing.

13 And every creature which is in heaven, 

and on the earth, 

and under the earth, 

and such as are in the sea, 

and all that are in them, 

heard I saying, 

Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, 

be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, 

and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

14 And the four beasts said, Amen. 

And the four and twenty elders 

fell down and worshipped him 

that liveth for ever and ever.

Revelation 6:1

King James Version

6 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, 

and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, 

one of the four beasts saying, 

Come and see.

Revelation 22:1-5

King James Version

22 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, 

clear as crystal, 

proceeding out of the throne of God 

and of the Lamb.

2 In the midst of the street of it, 

and on either side of the river, 

was there the tree of life, 

which bare twelve manner of fruits, 

and yielded her fruit every month: 

and the leaves of the tree were 

for the healing of the nations.

3 And there shall be no more curse: 

but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; 

and his servants shall serve him:

4 And they shall see his face; 

and his name shall be in their foreheads.

5 And there shall be no night there; 

and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; 

for the Lord God giveth them light:

 and they shall reign for ever and ever.

PEACE is only POSSIBLE through JESUS.

JESUS is PRINCE of PEACE.

That was prophesied.

Isaiah 9:6

King James Version

6 For unto us a child is born, 

unto us a son is given: 

and the government shall be upon his shoulder: 

and his name shall be called Wonderful, 

Counsellor, 

The mighty God, 

The everlasting Father, 

The Prince of Peace.

While the "wolf" represents ferocity, the "lamb" represents docility.

Apostle Paul was from the tribe of BENJAMIN, and had wolf-like characteristics in his ministry, in His total devotion to the WORD.

JESUS was from the tribe of JUDAH, and had lamb-like characteristics in His ministry, in His devotion to GOD, and people He wanted saved.

Yes, indeed, the wolf and lamb can co-exist.

If we have JESUS in our heart.

If we have devotion like Paul's.

With GOD's SPIRIT in us.

As born again, we shall be saved.

From the other type of wolf.

Matthew 7:15

King James Version

15 Beware of false prophets, 

which come to you in sheep's clothing, 

but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

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