Christ in Every Book of the Bible

In my message on the Carmen Christi, Philippians 2:6-11, I made the statement that Christ is found in every book of the Bible. This list is based on my own studies and summary. Others may find a different theme. Nevertheless, some asked that I share this. I am happy to do so.

• Genesis – Creator

• Exodus – the Passover Lamb

• Leviticus – High Priest

• Numbers – The Rock from which we drink

• Deuteronomy – He becomes the curse for us

• Joshua – Captain

• Judges – Deliverer

• Ruth – Kinsman-Redeemer

• Samuel – Prophet/Priest/King

• Kings – a Ruler greater than Solomon

• Chronicles – the King who reigns eternally

• Ezra – Priest

• Nehemiah – Rebuilds broken walls

• Esther – The Unseen Hand

• Job – Mediator

• Psalms – Song

• Proverbs/Ecclesiastes – Wisdom

• Song of Solomon – Faithful Lover

• Isaiah – Prince of Peace

• Jeremiah – the Weeping Messiah

• Lamentations – He assumes God’s wrath for us

• Ezekiel – Son of Man

• Daniel – Ancient of days and the 4th Man in the Fire

• Hosea – faithful husband

• Joel – Sender of His Spirit

• Amos – delivers Justice

• Obadiah – Judge

• Jonah – Missionary

• Micah – Messenger

• Nahum – Avenger

• Habakkuk – Patient Judge

• Zephaniah – Restorer

• Haggai – Cleansing Fountain

• Zechariah – Merciful Father

• Malachi – Son of Righteousness

• Matthew – King

• Mark – Servant

• Luke – Son of Man

• John – God in the flesh

• Acts – The Ascended Lord

• Romans – Justification

• Corinthians – The Source of our Spiritual Gifts

• Galatians – Life

• Ephesians – Riches

• Philippians – Peace

• Colossians – Fullness of the Divine Nature

• Thessalonians – Coming King

• Timothy – Savior

• Titus – Truth

• Philemon – Friend that Sticks Closer Than a Brother

• Hebrews – The Better Sacrifice

• James – The Great Physician

• Peter – The Chief Shepherd

• 1,2,3 John – Everlasting Love

• Jude – The Coming Lord

• Revelation – The Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End