Axis

axis: a central or principle structure, about which something turns or is arranged

I've started trying to read through the Bible in a year again. (I'm a bit behind, but hoping to catch up...) And I've noticed something that is not really new to me, but continues to amaze me nevertheless. The Old Testament is full, packed, brimming, and overflowing with shadows and whispers of Jesus! At a glance you may not notice Him, but if you peer closely you can't miss Him. Every story shadows His, and every page whispers His name! Jesus is the axis about which the entire Bible, and the Christian faith, revolves. And as believers in 2014 we have the blessing of the New Testament to shed light on all the shadows and whispers. Along with THOUSANDS of years of insight from other believers down through the ages! And I've been convicted that my life should also revolve around this great Christ. He made me. He bought me. And He loves me!

Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him."
John 14:6-7
 
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life-- the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us-- that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.
1 John 1:1-3
 
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:1-2