Lions and Bulls
Peter J. Leithart
March 5, 2010
Category: Bible - OT - Psalms
On the cross, Jesus is surrounded by “strong bulls of Bashan” with mouths that open like the jaws of lions (Psalm 22:12-13, 21). Why lions and bulls?
Jesus on the cross is one like the Son of Man, triumphing over the beasts.
Jesus on the cross is the temple, flanked by cherubim.
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