1 Corinthians addresses the challenges of life together as the church, calling believers to live in the power and wisdom of the gospel. In this book, we see Christ revealed as our Resurrected Victor, whose triumph over death secures our hope of resurrection.

Romans is the Apostle Paul’s longest letter, and perhaps the richest doctrinal teaching in the New Testament. In this book, we see Christ revealed as our Righteous Justifier.

Where the gospels end, the book of Acts picks up. Acts is the story of the Holy Spirit using the apostles to spread the gospel after Jesus’ departure. It begins with Jesus going up and the Holy Spirit coming down. In Acts, Christ is revealed as our Gospel Witness.

The gospel of John was written specifically so readers would believe that Jesus is the Son of God. Thus, in John, Christ is revealed as our Divine Son.

In the gospel of Luke, Jesus is described as the Son of Man. More than the other gospel writers, Luke emphasizes the gospel invitation. In Luke, Christ is revealed as our Seeking Savior.

In the gospel of Mark, we see an action-packed account of Jesus’ life and ministry. We hear called the Son of God. We also see him set the example as a servant, laying his life down as a ransom for many. In Mark, Christ is revealed as our Servant Redeemer.

The gospel of Matthew opens the New Testament, giving us details of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Christ is revealed in this book as our Promised Messiah.

The Old Testament comes to a close with the minor prophets pointing ahead to the day of the Lord, when Christ will return to judge sin and to redeem all his own. Nothing and no one will escape this “great and awesome day.” For those who have resisted Christ, it will be a day of burning wrath. For those who know him, Christ will rise as our sun of righteousness.

All of the minor prophets share the same job description in warning people of coming judgment, and proclaiming the mercy of God that welcomes the repentant. Zephaniah preaches the day of the Lord more than any other prophet, yet also declares some of the most beautiful truths about God’s heart for his people. In the book of Zephaniah, Christ is revealed as our Saving Warrior.

The Minor Prophets give us a clearer picture of the Messiah and his role among the people of God. In Micah, Nahum, and Habakkuk, we see Christ revealed as our Shepherd-King.