The Begining and the End

{This is the twelveth part of a twelve part series attempting to answer the question "Who is Jesus?". The song "I AM" by Mark Schultz is utilized in this series as a reference point, and the lyrics can be found in the "I AM series" post found earlier.}

The Beginning and the End

This final post could also be called, The First and the Last, or The Alpha and the Omega, in addition to The Beginning and the End. All mean the same thing, just put into different words. Observe.

"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." (Revelation 1:8)

"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End." (Revelation 22:13)

From first to last, from the beginning to the end, the story of God is pointing towards Jesus Christ. He created the world, he set apart the Israelites, delivered them from the bondage of Egypt, made a covenant with them, promised a Redeemer, wrapped himself in flesh and was born of a virgin, taught, healed, and instructed his people, died for their sins, gave them the gift of the Holy Spirit, residing in them, made a new covenant with them, delivered them from the bondage of sin, and promised them everlasting life.

From first to last, the Bible points us towards Christ. He was there in the beginning creating the earth, and he is there in the end promising heaven to those who believe. From the beginning of time, to the end of days, God's plan of salvation for his people rests upon the life and death of Jesus Christ, the image of the invisible God, his Holy Lamb, and his One and Only Son. He is the Alpha and the Omega and everything in between. He is the coming King. The King of Kings.

Are you thirsty? Come and drink.

Are you brokenhearted? Here is one who cares more than you could know.

Are you blind? Ask to see.

Are you content? Great! Give praise!

Whether you are a believer or not, Jesus is waiting for you, in one way or another.