There are so many passages in the bible that are paradoxical. Jesus is one character describe paradoxically in the bible. He is described as The Lion and the Lamb. John paints Jesus as someone with mighty power of a lion but conquers through being slain like a lamb.
In this sermon Reggie Lamityi looks at how Jesus conquered sin and how christians should imitate Him and use the same principle of self sacrifice for the sake of the gospel. Have a listen.