A study of 10 scriptural images given to Christ - Shepherd, Lamb of God, Suffering Servant, Branch, Vine, Light of the World, Bridegroom, Head of the Church, Bread of Life, Cornerstone. Some of these come from the Old Testament, others are word-pictures that Jesus himself used.
The focus of each session is on the relationship with the reality behind the image: eg the Good Shepherd remains only a sentimental picture if we do not follow him; Christ is our Cornerstone only if we allow ourselves to be built into his house.
The studies in this book are:
- Good Shepherd (John 10:1-18)
- Lamb of God (Revelation 5:6-14)
- Suffering Servant (Isaiah 52:13-53:6)
- Branch (Isaiah 11:1-9)
- True Vine (John 15:1-8)
- Light of the World (John 1:1-9)
- Bridegroom (Ephesians 5:25-33)
- Head of the Church (Colossians 1:15-20)
- Bread of Life (John 6:25-51)
- Cornerstone (1 Peter 2:4-8)