February 2
Bible Reading: John 5:39
John 5:39, “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me.”
The Jews of Jesus’ day had the sacred writings of the Old Testament. The religious leaders, to whom Jesus was speaking, were well-versed in the Scriptures to the extent that they could readily refer to those which spoke of the coming Messiah (see Matthew 2:4, for example). But they were blind to the fact that Jesus, who was the fulfillment of the Law and the prophets (Luke 24:44), stood right there in their midst.
It is a good thing to devote ourselves to reading and studying the Scriptures. In fact, it is imperative that we do that, as believers, that we might grow (1 Peter 2:2). But it is possible for us to lose track of our aim. The purpose of Bible study is not simply to better know our Bibles, but to better know our Jesus of whom the Bible speaks (Acts 8:35).
Every book of the Bible speaks of Jesus…
- In Genesis, Jesus Christ is the Seed of the woman.
- In Exodus, He is the Passover Lamb.
- In Leviticus, He is our High Priest.
- In Numbers, He is the Pillar of cloud by day and the Pillar of fire by night.
- In Deuteronomy, He is the Prophet like unto Moses.
- In Joshua, He is the Commander of the Lord’s army.
- In Judges, He is our Judge and Lawgiver.
- In Ruth, He is our Kinsman Redeemer.
- In 1st and 2nd Samuel, He is the Seed of David.
- In Kings and Chronicles, He is our reigning King.
- In Ezra, He is our faithful Scribe.
- In Nehemiah, He is the Rebuilder of everything broken.
- In Esther, He is our Mordecai, our Advocate.
- In Job, He is our ever-living Redeemer.
- In Psalms, He is our Shepherd.
- In Proverbs, He is our Wisdom.
- In Ecclesiastes, He is our meaning for life.
- In the Song of Solomon, He is the loving Bridegroom.
- In Isaiah, He is the Prince of peace.
- In Jeremiah and Lamentations, He is our weeping Prophet.
- In Ezekiel, the Glorious Lord.
- In Daniel, He is the fourth Man in the “fiery furnace.”
- In Hosea, He is the faithful Husband.
- In Joel, He is the Outpourer of the Holy Spirit.
- In Amos, He is our Burden-bearer.
- In Obadiah, He is our Judge and Savior.
- In Jonah, He is the risen Prophet.
- In Micah, He is the Ruler of the world from Bethlehem.
- In Nahum, He is our Stronghold.
- In Habakkuk, he is the Watchman.
- In Zephaniah, He is the Mighty to save.
- In Haggai, He is the Restorer.
- In Zechariah, He is the branch of David; the One pierced for us.
- In Malachi, He is the Son of Righteousness.
- In Matthew, He is King of the Jews.
- In Mark, He is the divine Servant.
- In Luke, He is the perfect Man.
- In John, He is the Son of God.
- In Acts, He is the Savior of the world and Ascended Lord.
- In Romans, He is the Justifier.
- In I Corinthians, He is the Resurrection.
- In II Corinthians, He is our Comfort.
- In Galatians, He is our Liberty.
- In Ephesians, He is Head of the Church.
- In Philippians, He is our Joy.
- In Colossians, He is our Completeness and Sufficiency.
- In 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, He is the Coming King.
- In I & II Timothy, He is our Mediator.
- In Philemon, He is our Benefactor.
- In Titus, He is the Blessed Hope.
- In Hebrews, He is our Perfection.
- In James, He is the Power behind our faith.
- In I, II Peter, He is our Chief Shepherd and Chief Cornerstone.
- In I, II, III John, He is our Truth and Everlasting Life.
- In Jude, He is the Foundation of our faith. Our security.
- In Revelation, He is The King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
Make this your prayer as you read and study: “Spirit of God, my teacher be, showing the things of Christ to me!”
MORE ABOUT JESUS
More about Jesus would I know,
More of His grace to others show;
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.
Refrain:
More, more about Jesus,
More, more about Jesus;
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.
More about Jesus let me learn,
More of His holy will discern;
Spirit of God, my teacher be,
Showing the things of Christ to me. [Refrain]
More about Jesus in His Word,
Holding communion with my Lord;
Hearing His voice in ev’ry line,
Making each faithful saying mine. [Refrain]
More about Jesus on His throne,
Riches in glory all His own;
More of His kingdom’s sure increase;
More of His coming, Prince of peace. [Refrain]
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