In his second letter to the Thessalonians, Paul continues to address matters of importance to the church. He speaks to their persecution and their questions about the coming of the Lord, and he encourages them to persevere in hope for Christ’s return. Here we see Christ revealed as our Eternal Encourager.

As Paul writes to the young church at Thessalonica, he encourages them not to fear, but to have hope concerning the death of their loved ones in Christ. In his first letter to this church, we see Christ revealed as our Coming Lord.

Paul writes to the church at Philippi and expresses great joy over their partnership in the gospel. In one of the most significant portions of Scripture in the New Testament, he speaks of Christ as our Humble Lord.

Paul writes to the Ephesian church about the mystery of God’s will to bring all things together in Christ. This includes Jews and Gentiles! He writes about God’s grace to us, about our identity in Christ, and ultimately, he reveals Christ as our Fragrant Offering.

Paul writes to the Galatians to counter the idea that God accepts us based on works of the law rather than faith. In affirming the gospel and the doctrine of justification by faith, he points to Christ as our Gracious Substitute.

The Apostle Paul emphasizes reconciliation in his second letter to the Corinthians. He called for reconciliation of the brothers and sisters in the church, while also pointing to the reconciliation available with God in Christ. In 2 Corinthians, we see Christ revealed as our Merciful Reconciler.

1 Corinthians addresses the challenges of life together as the church, calling believers to live in the power and wisdom of the gospel. In this book, we see Christ revealed as our Resurrected Victor, whose triumph over death secures our hope of resurrection.

Romans is the Apostle Paul’s longest letter, and perhaps the richest doctrinal teaching in the New Testament. In this book, we see Christ revealed as our Righteous Justifier.

Where the gospels end, the book of Acts picks up. Acts is the story of the Holy Spirit using the apostles to spread the gospel after Jesus’ departure. It begins with Jesus going up and the Holy Spirit coming down. In Acts, Christ is revealed as our Gospel Witness.

The gospel of John was written specifically so readers would believe that Jesus is the Son of God. Thus, in John, Christ is revealed as our Divine Son.

In the gospel of Luke, Jesus is described as the Son of Man. More than the other gospel writers, Luke emphasizes the gospel invitation. In Luke, Christ is revealed as our Seeking Savior.

In the gospel of Mark, we see an action-packed account of Jesus’ life and ministry. We hear called the Son of God. We also see him set the example as a servant, laying his life down as a ransom for many. In Mark, Christ is revealed as our Servant Redeemer.

The gospel of Matthew opens the New Testament, giving us details of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Christ is revealed in this book as our Promised Messiah.

The Old Testament comes to a close with the minor prophets pointing ahead to the day of the Lord, when Christ will return to judge sin and to redeem all his own. Nothing and no one will escape this “great and awesome day.” For those who have resisted Christ, it will be a day of burning wrath. For those who know him, Christ will rise as our sun of righteousness.

All of the minor prophets share the same job description in warning people of coming judgment, and proclaiming the mercy of God that welcomes the repentant. Zephaniah preaches the day of the Lord more than any other prophet, yet also declares some of the most beautiful truths about God’s heart for his people. In the book of Zephaniah, Christ is revealed as our Saving Warrior.

The Minor Prophets give us a clearer picture of the Messiah and his role among the people of God. In Micah, Nahum, and Habakkuk, we see Christ revealed as our Shepherd-King.

The well-known story of Jonah is the story of a reluctant prophet who runs away from the Lord and his call. But sometimes lost in the story is the gracious God who runs after Jonah, and rescues him by his grace. The book of Jonah is a gospel story that reveals Christ as our Gracious Savior.

The prophets Joel, Amos, and Obadiah proclaim both the righteous judgment and unfailing mercy of the Lord. They call God's people to repentance, warn of the coming Day of the Lord, and point to the hope of restoration for all who return to Him. Though sin brings judgment, God's purpose is ultimately to redeem, renew, and restore his people. In these prophetic books, Christ is revealed as our Right...

The prophet Hosea was given a difficult assignment from the Lord. He was called to marry a woman who would be unfaithful to him. This would be a dramatic picture of the unfaithfulness of Israel in relationship to the Lord. But even more than his people’s unfaithfulness, we see the faithful covenant love of God. In Hosea, Christ is revealed as our Redeeming Husband.

The book of Daniel is full of visions from God about future events. Before any of those is a dream God gives the king of Babylon that reveals Christ as our Kingdom Conquerer.

The book of Ezekiel shares the visions God gave this prophet during Israel’s exile in Babylon. There is hope ahead as the Lord promises to send a leader who would guide his people. Christ is seen in Ezekiel as our Good Shepherd.

The book of Lamentations reveals the brokenness and mourning of God’s people due to the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of many to Babylon. Yet through it all, God is faithful. Christ is revealed as our Merciful Portion.

God is a covenant God who is always faithful to his promises. His people, however, often fail and show themselves unfaithful. But in the book of Jeremiah, the Lord promises a new covenant, one that is better and lasting. Christ is revealed in Jeremiah as our New Covenant.

The Book of Isaiah is a prophetic book that calls God’s people to repentance while revealing His holiness, judgment, comfort, and promise of future restoration through a coming Messiah. Through vivid prophecies of redemption, hope, and salvation for all nations, It points to Christ as our Suffering Servant.

The Song of Songs is a love song expressing the beauty of covenant love in marriage. It gives life-giving insight into what God intended for human marriage, but it also reveals Christ as our Jealous Bridegroom.