Bible Truth ~ 14

Jesus Christ is central to the entire Bible. It unites around the revelation of him as the Son of God. He is also the Saviour and Redeemer. The Bible’s main purpose is to unveil Jesus—his life, teachings, death, and resurrection—forming the foundation of Christian belief. Every book in the Bible points to him through prophecy, hints, fulfillment, or direct teaching.

The Old Testament lays the groundwork for Jesus through prophecies, symbols, and key events. For instance, Genesis speaks of a Saviour who will overcome evil (Genesis 3:15). Figures such as Abraham and Moses foreshadow Jesus’ coming. The sacrificial system indicates his ultimate role as the sacrifice for sin. The Psalms mention his suffering and reign (Psalm 22, Psalm 110). Prophets such as Isaiah speak of the Messiah who will offer salvation and healing (Isaiah 53). Each Old Testament book builds hope for the one who will reconnect people with God, preparing for his arrival in the New Testament.

The New Testament continues from the anticipation built in the Old Testament. It shows Jesus through his birth, ministry, and saving work. The Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—tell the story of his life, teachings, miracles, death, and resurrection. Each Gospel has its own focus. Matthew shows how Jesus fulfills Jewish prophecy. Mark highlights him as a servant. Luke points to his compassion and humanity. John stresses his divine nature as the Word made flesh.

The book of Acts and the letters from the apostles follow the accounts of Jesus’ life in the Gospels. They show Jesus’ impact. They also depict the growth of the early Church. Acts tells how Jesus’ life and message changed his followers and gave them the courage to share the gospel. The letters from Paul, Peter, James, and John explain what Jesus’ death means. They describe how his resurrection empowers believers. Through faith in him, believers are made right and renewed. This progression leads toward the Bible’s final vision in Revelation.

The Bible builds on the growth and teachings of the earlier books. It ends with the book of Revelation. In Revelation, Jesus appears as the victorious King and Lamb. He returns to create a new heaven and earth. Revelation reveals God’s plan, completed, with Jesus as the central figure forever.

Throughout the Bible, Jesus fulfills prophecies, connects to key people and events, and reveals God’s plan to save. His central role is as Son of God, Saviour, and Redeemer. This role shows the Bible’s unified story. It points to him as the source of hope, salvation, and eternal life.

Every Bible book highlights a unique aspect of Jesus’ character and mission. We have chosen 66 verses—one for each book—that show his presence in Scripture and encourage reflection on his significance. Jesus is central to all Scripture, fulfilling roles like Messiah, Redeemer, and Son of God. The Old Testament prophecies are fulfilled in the New Testament, showing His lasting impact. In every book, He brings hope as the creative Word, sacrificial Lamb, loving Redeemer, just Servant, miraculous Teacher, and eternal King. Embrace His story and its importance in our lives, inspiring hearts with grace.

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Old Testament: The Law & History

• 1. Seed Crushing Serpent – Genesis 3:15
• In Genesis, He is the Word of God & the seed of the woman.
• 2. The Passover Lamb without Defect – Exodus 12:15
• In Exodus, He is the Passover Lamb
• 3. The Sacrifice for Sin – Leviticus 16:15
• In Leviticus, He is the Atoning Sacrifice and the temple.
• 4. Star and Sceptre Prophecy – Numbers 24:17
• In Numbers, He is your ever-available guide and serpent.
• 5. The Prophet like Moses – Deuteronomy 18:15
• In Deuteronomy, He is the faithful prophet greater than Moses.
• 6. The Lord’s Commander – Joshua 5:14
• In Joshua, He is the Captain and warrior leading you.
• 7. The “Wonderful” who works wonders – Judges 13:18
• In Judges, He is the broken Saviour rising up to rescue you.
• 8. The “Kinsman-Redeemer” who lives – Ruth 4:14
• In Ruth, He is your kinsman-redeemer.
• 9. The “Anointed One” – 1 Samuel 2:10
• In 1 Samuel, He is the Anointed One.
• 10. David’s Eternal Descendant – 2 Samuel 7:12-13
• In 2 Samuel, He is the Son of David, who would take the throne.
• 11. The God among His people – 1 Kings 8:27
• In 1 Kings, He is the righteous ruler and the promise keeper.
• 12. The One Who Ascends to Heaven – 2 Kings 2:11
• In 2 Kings, He is the coming King.
• 13. The Call to Worship the Saviour – 1 Chronicles 16:34
• In 1 Chronicles, He is our reigning King.
• 14. The One Who Hears and Heals – 2 Chronicles 7:14
• In 1 Chronicles, He is our Deliverer.
• 15. The Scribe and Teacher of God’s Word – Ezra 7:10
• In Ezra, the faithful scribe who restored the Sanctuary.
• 16. The Rebuilder of What is Broken – Nehemiah 2:17
• In Nehemiah, He is the rebuilder of the walls and restorer.
• 17. The Advocate for His People – Esther 4:14
• In Esther, He is your advocate, risking my life for you.

Old Testament: Poetry & Wisdom

• 18. Redeemer Stands on Earth – Job 19:25
• In Job, He is your living Personal Redeemer.
• 19. Hands and Feet were Pierced – Psalm 22:16
• In the Psalms, He is the Praise of His People.
• 20. “Wisdom” Personified – Proverbs 8:22-23
• In Proverbs, He is the wisdom of God personified.
• 21. The “One Shepherd” of truth – Ecclesiastes 12:11
• In Ecclesiastes, He is the meaning that escapes madness.
• 22. Flowers of Graceful Beauty – Song of Solomon 2:1
• In the Song of Solomon, He is your faithful Bridegroom.

Old Testament: Major & Minor Prophets

• 23. Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God – Isaiah 9:6
• In Isaiah, He is the Counsellor and Prince of Peace.
• 24. Righteous Branch of David – Jeremiah 23:5
• In Jeremiah, He writes God’s laws on your hearts.
• 25. God’s Mercies Every Morning – Lamentations 3:22-23
• In Lamentations, He is the weeping prophet.
• 26. Shepherd Who Tends Flock – Ezekiel 34:23
• In Ezekiel, He is the river of life and the Glory of God.
• 27. Son of Man Coming – Daniel 7:13-14
• In Daniel, He is the fourth man in the fire.
• 28. The Son called “out of Egypt – Hosea 11:1
• In Hosea, He is the faithful husband of my unfaithful bride.
• 29. The Name called for Salvation – Joel 2:32
• In Joel, He restored the locusts and hope.
• 30. Restore the “fallen shelter of David – Amos 9:11
• In Amos, He was your burden bearer.
• 31. The Deliverer who will rule the kingdom – Obadiah 1:21
• In Obadiah, He is the Mighty Judge.
• 32. Sign “Three Days and Three Nights – Jonah 1:17
• In Jonah, He is the Resurrected One.
• 33. The Ruler to be born in Bethlehem – Micah 5:2
• In Micah, He is our peace; the ruler born in Bethlehem.
• 34. The Messenger of “Good News” – Nahum 1:15
• In Nahum, He is the Avenger of God’s
• 35. The One in Whom we live by Faith – Habakkuk 2:4
• In Habakkuk, He is the Holy God, rejoice even in emptiness.
• 36. The Mighty Warrior – Zephaniah 3:17
• In Zephaniah, He is the great Reformer, mighty to save.
• 37. The “Desired of all Nations” who will come – Haggai 2:7
• In Haggai, He is the desire of Nations.
• 38. The King coming on a Donkey – Zechariah 9:9
• In Zechariah, He is the Righteous Branch.
• 39. The “Sun of Righteousness” Rising  – Malachi 4:2
• In Malachi, He is the Sun of Righteousness with healing.

New Testament: Gospels & History

• 40. You are the Christ, the Son of God – Matthew 16:16
• In Matthew, He is the King of the Jews.
• 41. The Son of Man who came “to Serve – Mark 10:45
• In Mark, He is the Son of God, the Powerful Messiah.
• 42. A Saviour has been Born to You – Luke 2:11
• In Luke, He is the Friend of Sinners, and the Son of Man.
• 43. The Word… and the Word was God – John 1:1
• In John, He is the Son of God, dwelling among us.
• 44. The only Name under heaven for salvation – Acts 4:12
• In Acts, He is the Ascended Lord, proclaiming salvation.
• 45. No condemnation for those in Christ Jesus – Romans 8:1
• In Romans, He is our Justifier and believer’s righteousness.

New Testament: Epistles (Letters) 

• 46. Christ Died for our Sins – 1 Corinthians 15:3
• In 1 Corinthians, He is our Sanctifier in the churches.
• 47. He who had no Sin became Sin for Us – 2 Corinthians 5:21
• In 2 Corinthians, He is the God of all comfort.
• 48. The Son of God, who loved me – Galatians 2:20
• In Galatians, He is the righteousness imputed to us by faith.
• 49. Christ Jesus, the Chief Cornerstone- Ephesians 2:20 
• In Ephesians, He is the Head of the Church.
• 50. The Name that is above every name – Philippians 2:9
• In Philippians, He is the All-sufficient Christ.
• 51. The Image of the Invisible God – Colossians 1:15
• In Colossians, He is the firstborn of all creation.
• 52. The Lord Descends – 1 Thessalonians 4:16
• In 1 Thessalonians, He descends from heaven with a shout.
• 53. The Lord Jesus Revealed in Fire – 2 Thessalonians 1:7
• In 2 Thessalonians, He is the Judge of all the Earth.
• 54. The “One Mediator” – 1 Timothy 2:5
• In 1 Timothy, He is the mediator between God and man.
• 55. The One who “Abolished Death” – 2 Timothy 1:10
• In 2 Timothy, He is our Master.
• 56. Our God and Saviour, Jesus Christ – Titus 2:13
• In Titus, He is our faithful pastor and Blessed Hope.
• 57. Grace and Peace from the Lord Jesus – Philemon 1:3
• In Philemon, He restores us from debt.
• 58. Jesus Christ is the Same Forever – Hebrews 13:8
• In Hebrews, He is our great high priest.
• 59. Our glorious Lord Jesus Christ – James 2:1
• In James, He is the life at work in our faith.
• 60. He who Bore our Sins on the Tree – 1 Peter 2:24
• In 1 Peter, He is our living cornerstone, the rock.
• 61. Our God and Saviour Jesus Christ – 2 Peter 1:1
• In 2 Peter, He is the Morning Star.
• 62. God sent His Son for Us – 1 John 4:9
• In 1 John, He is the Word of Life.
• 63. Grace, mercy, and peace from Jesus – 2 John 1:3
• In 2 John, He is the Word of Truth.
• 64. The one we should “imitate” in doing good – 3 John 1:11
• In 3 John, He is the Way.
• 65. Only God our Saviour.. through Jesus Christ – Jude 1:25
• In Jude, He is our Saviour, keeping us blameless with joy.

New Testament: Prophecy

• 66. The “King of kings and Lord of Lords – Revelation 19:16
• In Revelation, He is the King of kings and Lord of lords.