“This I confess to you, that according to the Way, which they call a sect, I worship the God of our fathers, believing everything laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets, having a hope in God…” -Acts 24:14–15

Believing in Jesus is not setting aside the voice of the Law and Prophets, all of the Old Testament. No, it is hearing that voice speaking of Jesus. Every promise, every interaction between God and man, the burden of the Law, the hope of a coming king, each covenant—it all points to Christ.

Here is Paul claiming belief of it all before Felix and appealing to Rome for safety. This too is our confession as we belong to the Way; as followers of Jesus, we believe everything laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets, having hope in God, because we know it reveals Christ.

Moses was speaking of him, and every prophetic vision is accomplished in him. It all is meant to show us Christ more clearly. We get to rejoice in every jot and tittle because it is all about our Savior.

How might this impact your life today? Since all of Scripture is revealing Christ, as we read each page, we can get excited that Jesus was foretold or a problem was uncovered that he would correct. There is no pointless story or boring lineage. It all matters.

Believing it all is about believing all the more in Jesus. This changes everything and makes all of life worthwhile.