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Homily about the Fulfillment of the Great Prophecy
By Nikolai Velimirovic from the Prologue of Ochrid (April 1)
“Like a lamb led to the slaughter” (Isaiah 53:7).
Throughout the many centuries of time the discerning Prophet Isaiah foresaw the awesome sacrifice on Golgotha. From afar he saw the Lord Jesus Christ led to the slaughter as a lamb is led to the slaughter.
A lamb permits itself to be led to the slaughter as it is led to the pasture: defenseless, without fear and without malice. Thus, Our Lord Christ was led to the slaughter without defense, without fear and without malice.
Neither does He say: “Men, do not do this!”
Neither does He question: “Why are you (more…)