203). Reading the Bible, it is clear that God's plan was for the redemption of humanity through his son Jesus. From the fall in Genesis to the glorious return described in Revelation, we see that the entire story, although sometimes appearing dark, places the Lord Jesus Christ on display. He is the one who defeats death and the only hope we have. Just as the lead comes down the middle of a pencil, Jesus stands right in the middle of God's great story of redemption called the Bible. He is the focus and hope for all humanity. The Bible is his