The Lion and the Lamb

"Within"

48" x 36" Oil on Canvas

The Lion and the Lamb Original Painting - When I set brush to canvas for my painting Within (48” x 36”, oil on canvas), a quiet word rose in my spirit:

“I am with you, I go before you in all things. By my wounds you are set free. And remember this, for it is the thing that sets you apart; love one another as I have loved you, so you should love one another.”

This message became the heart of the piece.

The Symbol of the Lamb

Throughout Scripture, the lamb is a recurring image—an offering, a sacrifice, a reminder of God’s covenant with His people. Ultimately, it points to Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). In His gentleness and humility, He laid down His life for the sheep.

The Power of the Lion

In contrast, the lion evokes strength, majesty, and eternal reign. Scripture speaks of the Lion of Judah (Revelation 5:5), a title that captures Christ’s authority, victory, and kingship. He is the one who reigns forever, unconquerable and unstoppable.

Both Lion and Lamb

What strikes me deeply is that Jesus embodies both. He is gentle and fierce, humble and exalted. He is the King who washes feet, the Shepherd who lays down His life, the Savior who rules with justice and love.

As we approach Good Friday and Easter, may this painting Within remind you of the love poured out, the life given, and the eternal promise of the One who calls you by name. He is with us, He goes before us, and He has made His home within us.

Why “Within”?

The title “Within” was chosen to remind us of this truth: Christ dwells in us through His great love. As Paul exhorts, “Walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Ephesians 5:2).

This Easter season, may you carry this truth in your heart—that the Lion and the Lamb, the risen King, lives within you. Amen.