He said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! . . . And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted
to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself (Luke 24:25, 27).

Every page of Scripture contributes to our understanding of the grand theme of God’s intention to rescue people who cannot rescue themselves from a world of sin. 

Unlike every other religion that details what humans must do or think to escape the pains and pressures of this world, the Bible teaches that God himself provides our rescue. 

We don’t climb to him; he reaches to us. That message is so counter-intuitive even disciples of Jesus were “slow of heart” to receive it. So, like a legendary coach at a pro training camp saying, “Gentlemen, this is a football,” Jesus goes back to the basics. 

Beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he explained how all the Scriptures related to him. He had said it all before, telling the religious leaders of that day, “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you will have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness to me.” 

Jesus was not saying that every verse of Scripture mentioned him, but that all passages coordinate to reveal our spiritual inadequacy and God’s gracious provision. Thus, the message of the whole Bible culminates in the revelation of our Redeemer. 

When we see through the many centuries of Biblical revelation how resolute, unrelenting, and undeterred our God’s grace toward us has been, then our hearts greatest priority is to glorify and enjoy him. 

Prayer:
Jesus, open my eyes to see how your Word has revealed your grace – from Genesis to Revelation – so that I will love and live to serve you above all and for all my days.