Time marches on, and with it, we welcome a new month this weekend. The familiar saying, “In like a lion, out like a lamb,” describes March’s unpredictable nature—often arriving with winter’s harshness and leaving with the gentler touch of spring. While its origins are unclear, the phrase reflects the seasonal transition in the Northern Hemisphere and has been part of English folklore for centuries.

Last month, I led a discussion on animals in the Bible, and March’s symbolic lion and lamb both hold deep scriptural significance. Lions appear nearly 100 times in the Bible, representing strength, courage, and sometimes danger. In biblical times, Asiatic lions roamed parts of the Middle East, making their imagery powerful and familiar. Lions are often used to describe both divine protection and formidable adversaries.

Lambs, mentioned over 200 times, carry even greater spiritual weight. They symbolize innocence, sacrifice, and redemption. In the Old Testament, lambs were central to atonement rituals, offered as sacrifices for the sins of the people. In the New Testament, Jesus is proclaimed the “Lamb of God,” signifying His ultimate sacrifice for humanity’s salvation. This imagery underscores the central Christian message of grace and redemption.

March, with its weather transitions, also marks a transition in the church calendar. This Sunday, March 2nd, we observe Transfiguration Sunday—a pivotal moment when Jesus, in a mountaintop encounter, sets His face toward Jerusalem and the cross. Soon, we enter the Lenten season, journeying with Christ toward the promise of Easter joy.

Join us for worship this Sunday at 9:30 AM as we reflect on the Lamb of God, who leads us from winter’s shadows into the hope of resurrection.

Blessings,

Pastor Marc