~He’s Always Been There~

15.March.2026

We have been talking about knowing Him, really knowing Him and not just knowing about Him. I want to share with you something today that I think will make a difference in how you read and connect with your Bible.

He has never been hiding.

From the very first verse in Genesis to the very last verse in Revelation, Jesus has been on every single page. Not tucked away where only scholars could find Him, but woven into every story, every prophecy, every sacrifice, every rescue. He has been making Himself known since the beginning of time, because knowing Him has always been His goal.

Take a look at this. Every book of the Bible, one line each. Let the weight of Him living in each book.

Genesis — the substitute sacrifice and the Seed who crushes the serpent’s head.
Exodus — the Passover Lamb whose blood delivers from death.
Leviticus — our High Priest and the perfect sacrifice for sin.
Numbers — the bronze serpent lifted up for healing.
Deuteronomy — the greater Prophet who speaks God’s words.
Joshua — the Commander who leads His people into rest.
Judges — the ultimate Deliverer who saves His people repeatedly.
Ruth — our Kinsman-Redeemer who buys us back.
1 Samuel — the promised Prophet, Priest, and King.
2 Samuel — the eternal King from David’s line.
1 Kings — the greater Ruler than Solomon.
2 Kings — the faithful King whose reign brings true restoration.
1 Chronicles — the King who establishes true worship.
2 Chronicles — the restorer of the kingdom and temple presence.
Ezra — the faithful restorer pointing to God’s renewed covenant.
Nehemiah — the rebuilder who secures God’s people.
Esther — our hidden Advocate who risks all to save His people.
Job — the Redeemer who lives and stands upon the earth.
Psalms — the suffering Servant, the Good Shepherd, the King on the throne forever.
Proverbs — the Wisdom of God in person.
Ecclesiastes — the one who gives meaning beyond vanity.
Song of Solomon — the Bridegroom who loves His bride.
Isaiah — the suffering Servant born as Mighty God, Prince of Peace.
Jeremiah — the righteous Branch and new covenant maker.
Lamentations — the one who weeps and bears affliction.
Ezekiel — the Shepherd who seeks the lost.
Daniel — the Son of Man coming with the clouds.
Hosea — the faithful husband who redeems His unfaithful people.
Joel — the one who pours out the Spirit on all flesh.
Amos — the plumb line of justice restoring David’s tent.
Obadiah — the deliverer on Mount Zion.
Jonah — the sign of resurrection, three days and three nights.
Micah — born in Bethlehem, the ruler from eternity.
Nahum — the avenger who brings comfort to His people.
Habakkuk — the righteous one who lives by faith.
Zephaniah — the King in our midst, rejoicing over us.
Haggai — the desire of all nations who fills the temple with glory.
Zechariah — the pierced one, the Branch.
Malachi — the Sun of Righteousness rising with healing in His wings.
Matthew — the Messiah King, Son of David.
Mark — the suffering Servant with authority.
Luke — the compassionate Savior for all people.
John — the Word made flesh, the eternal Son of God.
Acts — the risen Lord sending His Spirit and building His church.
Romans — our Justifier by faith.
1 Corinthians — the wisdom and power of God.
2 Corinthians — our comfort in affliction.
Galatians — the one who redeems us from the curse of the law.
Ephesians — the exalted Head uniting all things.
Philippians — the humble Servant exalted, our joy and example.
Colossians — the image of the invisible God.
1 Thessalonians — our coming deliverer from wrath.
2 Thessalonians — the one who defeats the lawless one at His return.
1 Timothy — the one Mediator between God and man.
2 Timothy — the risen Lord who empowers for ministry.
Titus — our great God and Savior who redeems.
Philemon — the reconciler who restores relationships.
Hebrews — the better High Priest, better sacrifice, better covenant.
James — the Lord of glory who tests and rewards faith.
1 Peter — the suffering Lamb and Chief Shepherd.
2 Peter — the long-suffering Lord who returns in power.
1 John — eternal life manifested, our Advocate with the Father.
2 John — truth and love incarnate.
3 John — the one worthy of imitation.
Jude — the merciful Savior who keeps us from falling.
Revelation — the Alpha and Omega, the slain Lamb who reigns as King of kings.

There are sixty-six books. One message. He has always been there.

And if He has been on every single page making Himself known, then knowing Him is not something He has made to be difficult. It is something He has made that is inevitable for anyone willing to look. The way in has always been open. It has always been wide. And He has been standing in it since before time began, arms open, saying come.

You are not trying to find someone who is hiding. You are responding to someone who has been pursuing you across every page of history.

Open the Bible. He is already there.

Take a few minutes and slow this wash over you. David Phelps, “End of the Beginning.” https://youtu.be/lAE3mO9HYN8?si=zc278-8WPMKHR2fp

Make today count and see you tomorrow.

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