Finding Jesus in the New Testament
where the message of hope, grace, and restoration finds its fullest expression in Jesus Christ
Series: Finding Jesus in the New Testament
The New Testament is the glorious unfolding of God’s redemptive plan, where the long-awaited Messiah steps into human history and changes everything. Finding Jesus in the New Testament invites you to walk through the Gospels, Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation with a fresh perspective—one that sees Jesus not only as the central figure but as the fulfillment of every promise, the embodiment of every hope, and the Lord of all creation.
In this devotional series, you will encounter Jesus as the incarnate Word in the Gospels—the One who heals the broken, calls the weary, and conquers death itself. You will follow Him through the pages of Acts as His Spirit-empowered Church takes the good news to the ends of the earth. In the Epistles, you will see Him as the exalted Savior who transforms lives, builds His Church, and intercedes as our Great High Priest. And in Revelation, you will find Him as the victorious King who makes all things new.
With pastoral insight and theological depth, these devotionals guide you to not just know about Jesus but to encounter Him in personal and transformative ways. Each reflection brings the text to life, helping you see how Jesus fulfills every Old Testament prophecy, embodies divine wisdom, and invites you into a relationship that changes everything.
Whether you are navigating the teachings of Jesus, the bold faith of the apostles, the rich theology of Paul, or the apocalyptic vision of John, this series invites you to see Jesus as the heart of the New Testament. More than just a historical figure, He is the risen Lord, the lover of your soul, and the One who meets you right where you are.
Join this devotional journey and discover how the New Testament’s message of hope, grace, and restoration finds its fullest expression in Jesus Christ. Finding Jesus in the New Testament will not only deepen your understanding of Scripture but also draw you closer to the Savior who is present on every page and in every moment of your life.
The Gospel of Matthew doesn’t just introduce us to Jesus. It confronts us with Him. Not as a distant figure of the past, but as the living King who fulfills every promise, overturns every expectation, and invites us into a kingdom that redefines everything.
In Finding Jesus in Matthew, Ambrose Hughes walks slowly through the first Gospel, inviting readers to see Jesus not only as the long-awaited Messiah, but as the Son of God who came to rescue, teach, suffer, rise, and reign. This is Jesus as He truly is—Emmanuel, the light in darkness, the teacher of the kingdom, the fulfiller of the law, the Lord of peace, the Bread of Life, the Risen Savior.
But this book is not merely about who Jesus is. It is about what He has done—and how that transforms everything about us. Each devotional draws us deeper into the truth that Jesus came not only to be believed in, but to be encountered, trusted, and followed. His life reorients ours. His death removes our guilt. His resurrection secures our future. And His words define what it means to live with meaning and joy in a world still longing for redemption.
Through the work of the Spirit, these truths become more than information. They become transformation. This journey through Matthew is not academic—it is devotional, worshipful, and profoundly personal. It is an invitation to see Jesus clearly, love Him deeply, and follow Him wholly.
The Gospel of Mark doesn’t just tell the story of Jesus—it presses the question: Who is this man, and what kind of kingdom is He bringing?
In Finding Jesus in Mark, Ambrose Hughes walks us through the shortest and most urgent of the four Gospels. With sharp clarity and deep compassion, Mark presents Jesus as the Servant-King—the Son of God who wields absolute authority and yet chooses to lay down His life. From calming storms and casting out demons to forgiving sins and confronting death itself, every scene reveals who Jesus truly is: the Savior who came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.
But this book is not just about Jesus' power. It’s about His presence. It’s about the one who steps into the chaos of a broken world to heal, to confront, and to restore. And it’s about how that changes everything—not only for the crowds He touched in Galilee, but for us today.
This devotional draws us into the pace and power of Mark’s Gospel, showing us a Jesus who commands both wind and heart, who suffers and saves, who dies and rises—and who now calls us to follow Him. Through thoughtful reflection and Spirit-led insight, Finding Jesus in Mark invites us not just to admire Jesus, but to surrender to Him. Because when we see Him as He truly is, we cannot remain the same.
The Gospel of Luke is filled with wonder and reversal, tenderness and power. Through parables and miracles, table fellowship and tears, it draws us close to Jesus—not just to see what He did, but to discover who He truly is.
In Finding Jesus in Luke, Ambrose Hughes leads us into the heart of Luke’s Gospel. Here we meet Jesus as the Promised Savior, the Friend of sinners, the Healer of the broken, and the Risen Lord who sends His Spirit. This Jesus is not an idea to admire but a person to encounter. He does not merely teach us a better way to live; He changes who we are, what we treasure, and how we live in the world.
Luke shows us a King who turns power upside down, a Shepherd who seeks the lost, and a Savior who walks with the poor, the outcast, and the undeserving. In Him, the kingdom of God has come near—full of grace, full of truth, full of hope.
This devotional journey is more than reflection; it is invitation. To see Jesus clearly. To trust Him deeply. And to follow Him into a life reshaped by the gospel—one marked by joy, humility, generosity, and love.
The Gospel of John is not just an account of Jesus’ life—it is an invitation to behold His glory. From the opening words that echo creation to the final scenes of resurrection and renewal, John draws us close to Jesus, not simply to inform us, but to transform us. Here, we encounter the Son of God as the Eternal Word, the Lamb who takes away sin, the Bread of Life, the Good Shepherd, and the Risen Lord.
In Finding Jesus in John, Ambrose Hughes walks with us through the signs, teachings, and personal encounters that reveal the true identity and mission of Jesus. This is the Christ who speaks with authority, loves without condition, suffers with purpose, and rises in power. Each page invites us to see more clearly who He is, to understand more deeply what He has done, and to live more fully in light of His grace.
To read John is to be confronted with the question: Will you behold and believe? This book helps us answer that question with worship, trust, and changed lives. Because to see Jesus as He truly is—the Word made flesh, full of grace and truth—is to be changed forever.
The book of Acts is not just the story of the church—it’s the story of the risen Jesus continuing His work through His Spirit-empowered people. From Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, we see a Savior who reigns from heaven, sends His Spirit, pursues the lost, and builds a kingdom that cannot be stopped.
In Finding Jesus in Acts, Ambrose Hughes traces the movement of the gospel through the lives of ordinary men and women made extraordinary by the presence of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. Here we meet Jesus as the Ascended Lord, the only Savior, the righteous Judge, the Healer of broken lives, and the one who still turns the world upside down. Through every miracle, sermon, persecution, and conversion, we see that He is not absent—He is present, ruling, sustaining, and sending.
This devotional study invites us to recover a deeper vision of the church—not as an institution, but as a Spirit-filled community on mission with Jesus. It challenges us to live with boldness, unity, generosity, and joy—not because we are strong, but because Christ is alive and His gospel is power.
Acts is not a closed story. It is an open invitation to join in what Jesus is still doing in the world today. This book helps us follow Him with confidence, walk by the Spirit, and bear witness with love—because Jesus has not stopped working, and His gospel will not fail.
The book of Romans is not just a theological argument—it is a declaration of transformation. In it, Paul lays out the breathtaking scope of the gospel: the righteousness of God revealed, the universality of sin confronted, the sufficiency of Christ exalted, and the power of the Spirit unleashed in the lives of those who believe.
In Finding Jesus in Romans, Ambrose Hughes walks through Paul’s most sweeping letter, tracing how every doctrine, every exhortation, and every promise finds its center in Jesus. He is the Second Adam who reverses the curse, the One who justifies sinners and silences condemnation, the fulfillment of the law, the source of adoption, the Lord over death, and the embodiment of the Father’s unstoppable love.
This book is not simply about what Jesus has done in history—it’s about what He is doing in us. Romans shows us a gospel that redefines our identity, transforms our desires, reshapes our community, and sends us out in mercy and mission.
Through the Spirit, the truths of this letter do not remain abstract; they become alive, personal, and powerful.
Whether you are new to Romans or revisiting it with fresh eyes, this devotional invites you to see Jesus more clearly, trust Him more deeply, and live in the freedom of the gospel that is truly the power of God for salvation.
The book of 1 Corinthians is written to a church in tension—divided by pride, confused about freedom, and stumbling through a culture of performance and self-expression. But beneath all the pastoral correction and doctrinal clarity, Paul offers something deeper: a call to behold Jesus Christ as the wisdom and power of God, and to allow that vision to reshape every part of life.
In Finding Jesus in 1 Corinthians, Ambrose Hughes traces how this letter reveals the character, work, and ongoing presence of Christ. Jesus is the crucified wisdom that upends the world’s values. He is the true foundation of our identity, the Lord of our bodies, the source of our freedom, and the Head of a Spirit-filled church. He is the Passover Lamb who purifies us, the Rock who sustains us in the wilderness, and the risen Lord who conquers death.
This is not a book of abstract theology—it is an invitation to transformation. Each devotional reveals how the gospel speaks into real struggles: identity, sexuality, pride, division, doubt, and weakness. Through the power of the Spirit, these truths move from information to formation—shaping how we think, love, and live.
To see Jesus clearly in 1 Corinthians is to discover again that the way up is down, the way to freedom is surrender, and the way to life is through the cross. And when we see Him, everything changes.
The book of 2 Corinthians is one of Paul’s most personal and paradoxical letters. It is filled with raw honesty, deep affection, and profound theology, but at its heart is one singular focus: the glory and sufficiency of Jesus Christ.
In Finding Jesus in 2 Corinthians, Ambrose Hughes invites readers into this unique epistle, not to observe abstract doctrine, but to behold a living Savior. Here, Jesus is not only the God of all comfort, but the triumphal King, the One who writes His story on our hearts, the treasure in jars of clay, the resurrection in the face of decay, and the grace that is sufficient when all else fails.
This book shows us a Jesus who meets us in our weakness, who transforms our suffering, who reconciles us to the Father, and who makes us ministers of hope and healing in a fractured world. His glory does not shine in spite of weakness, but through it. His power is made perfect not in the absence of pain, but in our honest dependence on Him.
This devotional is an invitation to see Jesus more clearly, to trust Him more deeply, and to let His presence reshape how we suffer, how we lead, how we give, and how we live. In 2 Corinthians, we meet not just the Christ who saves, but the Christ who sustains—faithfully, tenderly, and powerfully.
Galatians is Paul’s most urgent letter—not because he is angry, but because he is fighting for the freedom of the gospel. The church in Galatia had begun with Jesus, but was drifting back to law, performance, and self-reliance. Paul writes not just to correct their theology, but to call them home—to grace, to joy, to Christ Himself.
In Finding Jesus in Galatians, Ambrose Hughes traces the power and beauty of a gospel that sets people free. Here we see Jesus as the One who gave Himself for our sins, who rescues us from legalism, who lives within us by His Spirit, and who bears our curse so we can become children of God. He is not just the way in—we never move past Him. He is the whole path, the whole life, the One in whom we boast, rest, and are made new.
This letter is not only for those struggling with Old Testament law. It’s for anyone tempted to earn what can only be received. It’s for the exhausted, the self-reliant, the guilt-ridden, and the spiritually anxious. It’s for all who long to know the Spirit’s transforming power and to live in the freedom Christ purchased for us.
In every chapter, Galatians points us back to one truth: Jesus is enough. And that changes everything.
Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is not a call to try harder—it is an unveiling of who Jesus is and what He has already accomplished. From the first chapter to the last, Ephesians proclaims that Christ is the center of everything—our salvation, our identity, our community, our purpose, and our future. And when He becomes our center, everything begins to change.
In Finding Jesus in Ephesians, Ambrose Hughes walks slowly through this profound letter, helping us see that the gospel is not just the starting point of the Christian life—it is the whole of it. Jesus is revealed as the One in whom we’ve been chosen, redeemed, adopted, raised, and sealed. He is our peace when the world is divided, our strength when the battle is fierce, and our fullness when we are empty.
Ephesians is a journey into the heart of God’s love—a love that began before the foundation of the world, was secured through the blood of Christ, and is now applied by the Spirit who makes us alive. It is an invitation to live from grace, not for it—to walk in unity, holiness, and joy not because we are trying to become something, but because in Christ, we already are.
This devotional will help you see more clearly the riches of life in Christ—and why, in Him, everything really is new.
Paul’s letter to the Philippians radiates joy—not the kind rooted in comfort or success, but the kind that endures suffering, overcomes fear, and clings to Christ as the surpassing treasure. Paul writes from prison, yet his heart overflows with confidence—not in himself, but in Jesus. His message is not that circumstances will change, but that seeing Jesus clearly will change us.
In Finding Jesus in Philippians, Ambrose Hughes invites us to trace this deep joy to its source: the person and work of Christ. In every chapter, Jesus is revealed as our righteousness, our example, our strength, our goal, and our prize. We see the humility of the cross and the glory of the resurrection. We hear the upward call of grace and the quiet power of contentment. And we learn that life in Christ is not about striving for significance, but receiving it from Him.
This is not a study in optimism. It is a call to live from the unshakable confidence that Christ is enough. His presence reframes our suffering. His peace guards our anxious hearts. His Spirit empowers a life of unity, humility, and joy. Philippians is not about escaping hardship; it’s about abiding in the One who has already overcome it.
To know Jesus—to truly know Him—is to discover a joy that cannot be shaken. And that changes everything.
Paul’s letter to the Colossians is one of the most exalted portraits of Jesus in all of Scripture. In just four chapters, Paul proclaims that Christ is the image of the invisible God, the One through whom all things were created, the reconciler of heaven and earth, and the One in whom the fullness of God was pleased to dwell. And then he goes further—this cosmic Christ now lives in us.
In Finding Jesus in Colossians, Ambrose Hughes leads us through this theologically rich and spiritually stirring letter to help us see Jesus as He truly is—supreme over all things, sufficient for every need, and present in the lives of those who belong to Him. Through every passage, we discover that Jesus is not an accessory to our faith—He is the center. He is not just the entry point to life with God—He is the whole of it.
This devotional journey invites us to experience the freedom of grace, the power of Christ’s victory over sin and death, and the quiet, transforming work of the Spirit who renews us into Christ’s image. It reminds us that we do not need to look elsewhere for wisdom, identity, or fullness. In Christ, we are already complete. And because of who He is and what He has done, our lives—our desires, relationships, work, and worship—are forever changed.
To see Jesus clearly in Colossians is to realize that the Christian life is not about adding more, but abiding in the One who is already everything.
Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians are filled with pastoral urgency, gentle encouragement, and a breathtaking hope in the return of Jesus. Written to a young church under pressure—facing suffering, uncertainty, and confusion about the end of all things—these letters anchor the heart in one great truth: Jesus is not only enough for the present, He is coming again to finish what He began.
In Finding Jesus in 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Ambrose Hughes guides readers through these deeply relevant letters, showing how Jesus is the One who calls, strengthens, sanctifies, and sustains. He is our comfort in suffering, our hope beyond death, our coming King, and the One who is glorified in His people. These aren’t abstract theological ideas; they are personal promises, meant to shape how we live, love, wait, and endure.
This is not a book about escaping hardship but about seeing Jesus more clearly in the midst of it. It is for the anxious heart, the weary soul, and the believer longing for assurance. And it reminds us that the Christian life is not grounded in our strength, but in the faithfulness of Christ who will surely keep us to the end.
To follow Jesus is to live in light of His return. And that changes everything.
Paul’s letters to Timothy are written with urgency, tenderness, and deep conviction. They are not just instruction manuals for ministry—they are a spiritual father’s final words to his beloved son in the faith, urging him to remain anchored in the gospel when everything else threatens to unravel.
In Finding Jesus in 1 & 2 Timothy, Ambrose Hughes draws us into the heart of these letters, showing how every exhortation, every warning, and every charge flows from the central truth of who Jesus is. Christ is the Savior of sinners, the one Mediator between God and man, the mystery of godliness revealed, and the coming King who will finish our race. He is not a distant figure from the past—He is our living hope, our sustaining grace, our strength in weakness, and our courage in the face of fear.
This is not a book about leadership tips or religious performance. It is an invitation to live a life rooted in the person and work of Christ. As we walk through these letters, we see how Jesus shapes our identity, fuels our endurance, reorders our loves, and calls us into faithful service—not because we are strong, but because He is.
Through thoughtful reflection and Spirit-dependent insight, this devotional reminds us that the Christian life is not about striving to hold on—it is about knowing that we are held. And in a world of compromise and distraction, it calls us to fix our eyes on Jesus, the one who began the work and the one who will surely bring it to completion.
Titus and Philemon are among the shortest letters in the New Testament, yet they speak with lasting clarity into our lives today. In them, Paul confronts the messiness of church leadership, the power of grace to produce godliness, and the radically reconciling nature of the gospel. Behind every exhortation and appeal is one great truth: Jesus changes everything.
In Finding Jesus in Titus & Philemon, Ambrose Hughes walks slowly through these letters, helping us see that the gospel is not simply a message to believe but a power that transforms every part of life. In Titus, Jesus is revealed as the grace that trains us, the truth that leads to godliness, the Head of His church, and the Blessed Hope we await. In Philemon, Jesus appears as the One who takes our debts, breaks down barriers, and restores broken relationships by the power of His cross.
These letters call us to a faith that is not theoretical but deeply personal—shaping how we live, lead, forgive, and serve. They show us a gospel that creates not just converts, but communities; not just belief, but belonging. And they remind us that what Jesus has done for us—redeemed us, purified us, made us His own—now empowers how we live for Him.
This is not just theology for leaders or ancient ethics for another time. It is an invitation to a life shaped by grace, a community formed by mercy, and a future secured by Christ.
Hebrews is a letter written to the weary—those tempted to drift, to turn back, to settle for something safer than Jesus. But its message is not one of scolding; it is one of glory. In page after page, Hebrews lifts our eyes to the greatness of Christ—our radiance, our rest, our High Priest, our sacrifice, our anchor, our King.
In Finding Jesus in Hebrews, Ambrose Hughes walks through this extraordinary letter, showing how every exhortation and every warning is ultimately a call to behold Jesus as He truly is. Here we see Christ as greater than angels, Moses, the priesthood, and every shadow of the old covenant. We see Him as the one who sympathizes with our weakness, who entered the Holy of Holies by His own blood, and who now intercedes for us with perfect mercy and power.
But Hebrews does not simply call us to understand more about Jesus. It calls us to trust Him more fully, draw near more confidently, and endure more faithfully. The letter gives us not only theology for the mind, but strength for the heart—a gospel big enough for our doubts, deep enough for our suffering, and sure enough to anchor us through every storm.
This is not a book about religious nostalgia or spiritual striving. It is about a living Savior who upholds the universe by His word and holds us fast by His grace. And when we see Him clearly, we find that He is not only enough—He is everything.
The letter of James is often read as a series of challenges—be quick to listen, slow to speak, steadfast in trials, impartial in love, humble in speech, and active in faith. But beneath its urgency is something deeper: a vision of life shaped entirely by the presence and power of Jesus.
In Finding Jesus in James, Ambrose Hughes helps us hear the voice of Christ in every command and invitation. This is not a book about moral performance—it is a call to authentic faith that works, rooted in the One who fulfills the law, embodies true wisdom, and gives more grace. We meet Jesus as the wisdom of God in our trials, the Word that brings life, the Lord of glory who opposes partiality, the righteous judge who calls us to mercy, and the Shepherd who pursues the wandering.
James does not oppose grace and works; he insists that grace produces works. And through the Spirit, Jesus empowers what He commands. The result is not a life of guilt-driven striving, but of transformed speech, surrendered plans, generous love, and resilient hope.
This is a letter for the scattered, the tested, the tempted, and the weary—those who need more than principles. They need a Person. And in Jesus, James gives us just that: not only a way to live, but the One who makes that life possible.
Peter writes to people who are suffering—not only from external opposition but from the internal pressure to lose heart. These letters were penned to encourage exiles, strengthen the weary, and anchor the church in what matters most: the unshakable reality of Jesus Christ.
In Finding Jesus in 1 & 2 Peter, Ambrose Hughes invites us to see how Peter—once unstable, now steadfast—points again and again to the One who makes us unshakable too. Jesus is the Living Hope who sustains us in suffering, the Cornerstone of our identity, the Chief Shepherd who walks with His people, and the Risen King who is coming again.
These letters do not offer clichés or shallow encouragement. They call us to holiness in a hostile world, endurance in trial, humility in leadership, and vigilance in the face of false teaching. But at every turn, the answer is not more effort. The answer is Jesus.
This devotional guides us into a vision of life that is shaped by grace and held together by the returning Christ. Through the power of the Spirit, it helps us not only to stand firm—but to rejoice, grow, and love well, even when everything around us seems to be shaking.
The letters of John are a tender but urgent call to know Jesus—not only with the mind, but with the whole heart. Written by one who walked with Christ and heard His voice, these letters are not abstract theology. They are an eyewitness invitation to abide in the Word of Life, walk in the light, rest in His love, and live with assurance.
In Finding Jesus in 1, 2, & 3 John, Ambrose Hughes helps readers see the centrality of Christ in every exhortation and every warning. Jesus is the eternal life made manifest, the righteous advocate before the Father, the love that casts out fear, and the truth that protects from deception. Through Him, we receive a new identity, are formed into a community of love, and gain unshakable confidence before God.
This is not a call to perform but to abide. To see Jesus clearly is to be changed—how we love, how we obey, how we relate to God and one another. Through these letters, John offers not only clarity in a confused world, but communion with the God who gave His Son so that we might have life.
Jude and Revelation may be the final books of the Bible, but they offer a vision of Jesus that is anything but an ending. Together, they unveil Christ in His fullness—not only as the Lamb who was slain, but as the Lord who reigns, the Judge who returns, and the Bridegroom who calls His people to readiness.
In Finding Jesus in Jude & Revelation, Ambrose Hughes guides readers through these theologically weighty and often misunderstood books. Jude calls us to contend for the faith in a world of deception by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the One who holds us fast. Revelation lifts the veil on history to show that behind every trial, every injustice, and every headline, Jesus remains on the throne—victorious, radiant, and returning. Here we see Jesus as our Keeper, our Righteous Judge, our First Love, and our Coming King. His blood has overcome the enemy. His presence walks among His people. His Word pierces the darkness. And His promise is sure: He is making all things new. This is not a book about predictions or speculation. It is a call to endurance, worship, and unshakable hope. Because to see Jesus clearly in these final pages is to live with courage, purity, and longing—until He comes.