Jesus called John the Baptist the greatest man ever born, and in the same breath said the least in the kingdom is greater than he. The final article in the Him All Along series unpacks why that one line is the key to everything, and how the cross placed you where even the greatest could not stand.

Many Christians were taught to be like David, Abraham, or Gideon. But is that how the New Testament teaches us to read the Old Testament? In Part 1 of this new series, we explore how the cross reshapes our lens and reveals that these stories are not primarily about imitation, but about Christ.

David is often held up as the ultimate example of passion, repentance, and worship. But his life reveals something deeper. Even a man after God’s own heart could not secure lasting righteousness. In Part 4 of this series, we explore how David’s story points beyond imitation to fulfillment in Christ.

Joseph’s story is often preached as a lesson in perseverance. But when read through the lens of fulfillment, it reveals something greater: the rejected son who becomes the source of life. In Part 6 of this series, we see how Joseph’s suffering prepares us for the cross and the salvation secured by Christ.

Gideon’s story is often told as a lesson in courage and hidden potential. But the book of Judges reveals something deeper. Human deliverers could win battles, but they could not secure lasting righteousness. In Part 5 of this series, we explore how Gideon points beyond temporary victory to permanent redemption in Christ.

Moses led Israel to the edge of the promised land, but he did not enter. In this article, we explore why that detail is theological, not incidental, and how Moses’ story reveals the limits of the law and the necessity of Christ.