Rule: Christocentric Focus
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Samson’s riddle teaches that Christ is the answer to all prophetic riddles. If a shadow doesn’t resemble Christ, it isn’t a valid shadow.
- Jesus explained on the road to Emmaus that all Scripture testifies of Him.
- He rebuked the scribes and Pharisees for searching Scripture for life while failing to see that it pointed to Him.
If we do not see Christ in Scripture, we have missed its primary purpose. This rule distinguishes the true mystery of Christ from speculative traditions like Gnosticism, Kabbalah, and Midrash.
Consequence of ignoring this rule: The true purpose of Scripture—revealing God through Christ—is lost.
"What is sweeter than honey? And what is stronger than a lion?" (Judges 14:18)
"Search the scriptures... they testify of me." (John 5:39)
