CHRIST IS THE SUBJECT AND STANDARD OF SCRIPTURE
When the Ethiopian eunuch asked Philip about the identity of the subject in Isaiah 53, he “told him the Good News about Jesus.” For the eunuch had turned to where Isaiah wrote, “He was led like a sheep to the slaughter. And as a lamb is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth” (Isa. 53:7; Acts 8:32). He wanted to understand this passage and Philip told him that it was a prophecy that spoke of the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ.
Isn’t this how every Scripture should be considered? Look for Christ. For the Scripture always points us ultimately to Christ. As Jesus said, “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me… For if you believed Moses, you would believe me; for he wrote of me” (John 5:39, 46).
Philip knew this. So, with the eunuch, he began with Isaiah and preached Christ. Yet, he could have turned anywhere in Scripture. For Christ is both the ultimate subject of all Scripture and the supreme standard by which all Scripture is understood.
PRAYER: Dear Father, we have believed in Your Son, Jesus, and Your Spirit has opened our eyes to understand Your Word. For Christ is the Living Word. We look for Him on every page and we ask the Spirit of Christ to enlighten our eyes for understanding. Help us to apply this understanding to our lives today. In Jesus’ name, amen.