The Bible's Theme (part 2)

INTRO

Good morning, friends, we’re so glad you have tuned in to hear God’s Precepts and Promises this morning brought to you by the Rome Church of Christ.

We’re examining Christianity systematically--taking all the Bible has to say on a subject and putting it together as best as possible. Letting the Bible speak

Jesus claimed that all of Scripture pointed to Him (Jn 5:39; Lk 24:44)

We want to see references to Christ in each Bible book

OT

• Genesis: The Seed (Gen 3:15)

• Exodus: The Passover (Ex 12:21)

• Leviticus: The Scapegoat (Lev 16:22)

• Numbers: The Star (Num 24:17)

• Deuteronomy: The Prophet (Dt 18:15)

• Joshua: The Captain (Josh 5:14)

• Judges: The Strongman (Jdg 16:30)

• Ruth: The Redeemer (Ru 3:12)

• 1 Samuel: Prophet, Priest, and Judge (1 Sam 7:17)

• 2 Samuel: The King (2 Sam 7:13)

• 1 Kings: The Prince of Peace (1 Ki 10:7-9)

• 2 Kings: The Defender (2 Ki 19:34)

• 1 Chronicles: The Warrior (1 Chron 11:26)

• 2 Chronicles: The Glorious King ( 2 Chron 9:8)

• Ezra: The Teacher (Ezra 7:10)

• Nehemiah: The Wallbuilder (Neh 2:17)

• Esther: The Deliverer (Est 4:15)

• Job: The Mediator (Job 16:21)

• Psalms: The LORD’s Anointed (Ps 2)

• Proverbs: The Wisdom of God (Pro 8-9)

• Ecclesiastes: The Preacher (Ecc 1:1)

• Song of Solomon: The Bridegroom (Song 2:4)

• Isaiah: Suffering Servant (Is 53)

• Jeremiah: The Righteous Branch (Jer 23:5)

• Lamentations: My Portion (Lam 3:24)

• Ezekiel: The Shepherd (Ezek 34:12)

• Daniel: The Son of Man (Dan 7:13)

• Hosea: Faithful Husband (Hos 3:3)

• Joel: The Strength of Israel (Joel 3:16)

• Amos: The Restorer (Amos 9:11-15)

• Obadiah: The Savior of Israel (Ob 17-21)

• Jonah: The Gracious God (Jon 4:2)

• Micah: Ruler in Israel (Mic 5:2)

• Nahum: The Bringer of Glad Tidings (Nah 1:15)

• Habakkuk: The God of My Salvation (Hab 3:18)

• Zephaniah: The King of Israel (Zeph 3:15)

• Haggai: The Chosen One (Hag 2:23)

• Zechariah: The King-Priest (Zech 6:13)

• Malachi: The Sun of Righteousness (Mal 4:2)

ID AND Q & A

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Q: Revelation calls Jesus the Alpha and Omega. What does that mean?

A: Revelation 1:8. Alpha—first letter of the Gk. alphabet. Omega—last letter. This passage emphasizes the eternal nature of Christ. 1 Tim 1:17

• Matthew: The King of the Jews (Mt 2:2)

• Mark: The Servant of God (Mk 9:35)

• Luke: The Savior of All (Lk 2:32)

• John: The Word of God (Jn 1:1)

• Acts: The Resurrected King (Acts 2:36)

• Romans: The Mercy Seat (Rom 3:25)

• 1 Corinthians: The Rock (1 Cor 10:4)

• 2 Corinthians: The Husband (2 Cor 10:2)

• Galatians: The Liberator (Gal 4:4-5)

• Ephesians: The Head of the Church (Eph 1:22-23)

• Philippians: The Obedient Servant (Phil 2:8)

• Colossians: The Firstborn (Col 1:18)

• 1 Thessalonians: The Coming One (1 Thess 4:15)

• 2 Thessalonians: The Lord (2 Thess 1:8)

• 1 Timothy: The Man Christ Jesus (1 Tim 2:5)

• 2 Timothy: The Resurrected Seed (2 Tim 2:8)

• Titus: The Blessed Hope (Ti 2:13)

• Philemon: The Benefactor (Phile 18)

• Hebrews: The Son (Heb 1:2)

• James: The Lord of Glory (Jam 2:1)

• 1 Peter: The Chief Shepherd (1 Pet 5:4)

• 2 Peter: The Longsuffering One (2 Pet 3:9)

• 1 John: The Word of Life (1 Jn 1:1)

• 2 John: The Truth (2 Jn 2)

• 3 John: The One Does Good (3 Jn 11)

• Jude: The Preserver (Jude 24)

Revelation: The Lion (Rev 5:5)

EXHORTATION

Next week: We’ll begin a brief study of man prior to beginning our study of the Son of Man.

Until then, we encourage you to hear His precepts and trust Him promises.