"In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven." - Hebrews 1:1-3
When you read the Bible, you can see all of Scripture points to Jesus. All of the Bible is about the person and work of Jesus the Messiah. Let me simplify the Bible for you.
Who is the "Christ of Christmas?" He is:
In Genesis, He is the Seed of Woman.
In Exodus, He is the Passover Lamb.
In Leviticus, He is the High Priest.
Numbers, the Smitten Rock.
Deuteronomy, the Prophet.
Joshua, the Captain of the Lord's Army.
Judges, the Great Judge.
Ruth, the Heavenly Kinsman.
Samuel, the Anointed One.
Kings, the King of Kings.
Chronicles, the Temple and Glory of God.
Esther, the Protector of His People.
Job, the Creator.
Psalms, the Good Shepherd.
Proverbs, the Wisdom and Pattern of Life.
Ecclesiastes, the Preacher who unravels the Mysteries of Life.
Song of Solomon, the Bridegroom Coming for His Bride.
Isaiah, He was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquites, and the chastisement that brought us peace was upon Him.
Jeremiah, He is the Potter who Shapes the Broken Clay.
In Lamentations, He is the Weeping Prophet.
In Ezekiel, He is in the Middle of the Wheel (holds the universe together).
In Daniel, He is the Son of Man Coming in the Last Days with Power and Glory.
In Hosea, He is the Love of God for the Backslider.
In Joel, He is the Spirit Baptizer.
In Amos, He is Altar of Judgment and Mercy.
In Obadiah, He is the God of Retribution.
In Jonah, He is God of Salvation.
In Micah, He is Great Intercessor.
In Nahum, He is the Stronghold in the Day of Trouble.
In Habakkuk, He is the God of Mercy.
In Zephaniah, He is the Restorer of all Things.
In Haggai, He is the Desire of All Nations.
In Zechariah, He is the Branch of Jehovah.
In Malachi, He is Son of Righteousness rising with healing in His wings.
In Matthew, He is the Kingly Messiah.
In Mark, He is the Miracle Worker.
In Luke, He is the Great Physician.
In John, He is the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world.
In Acts, He is the Risen Lord.
In Romans, He is our Justification.
In Corinthians, He is our Sanctification.
In Galatians, He is our Liberation.
In Ephesians, He is our Peace.
In Philippians, He is our Joy.
In Colossians, He is our Perfection.
In Thessalonians, He is our Coming Lord.
In Timothy, He is the Judge of all Men.
In Titus, He is our Redeemer.
In Philemon, He is a Friend that sticks closer than a brother.
In Hebrews, He is the Author and Finisher of our Faith.
In James, He is the Healer of all Nations.
In the Letters of Peter, He is the Chief Shepherd and the Bishop of our Souls.
In the Letters of John, He is the Word of Life.
In Jude, He is coming with 10,000 saints to execute righteousness.
And in Revelation, He is the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the root of Jesse, the offspring of David, the Alpha and Omega, Beginning and the End, the First and the Last, the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world who is coming back and written upon His vesture and upon His thigh is King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
That, my friends, is the Christ of Christmas! He is not in a manger anymore! Hallelujah!
He is the Last Word - there is no other message coming. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life!
Let's celebrate Him not just this season, but during all seasons!
Looking forward to 2010!
pcraig
1 comment:
Praise the Lord! I love it. Shared this message with a few of my friends. Absolutely powerful.
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