There is a unity about the Word of God in the Bible that is only clearly seen through the "rear view mirror" of History. Although there are at least 40 authors of the books of the Bible (I wonder how many you can name?), the story it tells is God's plan for redemption of the world by the sacrifice of Jesus. The common thread running through the history, prophesy, poetry and psalms of the Bible is Jesus.
"Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, Jesus explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself." Luke 24: 27 [NIV]
Moses wrote the first five books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy). The rest of the Old Testament (the other 34 books) was written by "all the Prophets".
The New Testament tells of the arrival of Jesus (fulfilling Old Testament prophesies) and his life, teachings, miracles, death, resurrection and ascension – then the life of the early church and the letters and revelations of the first disciples.
As our memory verse this week says, this is truly the "Word of Christ".
Lord, thank you for your Word. Thank you for the way in which you revealed it to the authors and the way in which you speak to us with the same message today. Help us to remain consistent to the message you have given us, in Jesus name. Amen.
Memory Verse: Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly. Colossians 3:16a [NIV]
Dave MacLellan
(based on Saddleback Church resource material)
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