Lamb of God
Jesus is called the Lamb of God. He was sacrificed like a lamb to take away the sins of God's people.
See also the word Passover in this dictionary.
law
The first five books of the Old Testament are called the Law. They contain all God's rules for how Israel was to worship him and live together as his people.
Because of the sinful nature of all people, this holy law of God could not produce righteousness. So Jesus freely invites people to show themselves a part of the community of God by living like him.
Law can refer to all the practical instructions God still wants his people to obey. This law helps people show their love for God. It tells them how to live together peacefully.
Real freedom is found in keeping God's perfect law. This is the new command to love one another.
Law and the Prophets
a name for the entire Old Testament.
Levite
a member of the family line of Levi, one of the sons of Jacob. All priests came from the tribe of Levi. Other Levites worked in the temple and were teachers of the law.
Lord
(in small letters or initial capital) is used in this Bible to mean "master" or someone who is in control. Sometimes this can be a title of respect for a human being.
It is usually used for God as a title showing his power over all things.
The early followers of Jesus said "Jesus is Lord" to mean that he has authority over everything.
LORD
(in all capital letters) is used in this Bible to refer to the personal name of God. The Hebrew word for this name is Yahweh, which means "I AM WHO I AM." This name tells us that God is always with his people.
Lord's Supper
a meal shared together by the followers of Jesus. Bread is shared to remember the body of Jesus that he gave up for them. Wine is shared to remember his blood that was poured out for the forgiveness of their sins.
The Lord's Supper helps the followers of Jesus remember three things:
1) Jesus died for them;
2) Jesus is alive and is with them now through his Spirit; and
3) Jesus will eat and drink with themagain when he returns.
Sometimes, the New Testament uses the words "breaking bread" for the Lord's Supper.
The Lord's Supper is also called Communion or the Eucharist by some followers of Jesus.