10 West – Agnus Dei
Wilson Chaney – Donor
In Christian symbolism, the lamb represents Jesus, “the Lamb of God.” Standing with a banner, the lamb represents the risen Christ triumphant over death.
Jesus’ sacrifice as the true lamb that Abraham was referring to, opens up the gates of heaven and showers down upon the world a flood of grace. He is the Paschal Lamb whose sacrifice frees us from bondage to the slavery of sin and death, thus, an animal known for its weakness becomes a symbol of strength, conquering evil through the ultimate sacrifice of one’s life.
See also 30 East – Agnus Dei.
Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! —John 1:29