The Story is the Gospel

The most critical and invaluable thing that I have learned in Seminary is that the entire canon is simply the gospel. I do not say "simply" because it is 'oh so simple' student need not study. That is ANYTHING but the truth. In fact, tracing the beauty of the gospel as it unfolds throughout every square inch of the Holy Scriptures is intense, and quite difficult at times. However, I have learned, primarily through the teaching ministry of the Holy Spirit in my life, with the aid of men such as Ligon Duncan, Mark Dever and Greame Goldsworthy to see Jesus Christ in every section, passage, era and setting of Redemptive History. God foreshadowed the gospel of his Son in the OT only to beautify it and magnify it through his Son in the NT beginning with the mission of the incarnation. The whole story is the gospel at every turn the beauty and brilliance of God's covenant love is there.
A great primer for understanding the presence of the gospel throughout all of Scripture is Romans 10. Paul demonstrates the centrality of the gospel throughout the OT by using quotations or statements from or concerning Leviticus, Nehemiah, Deuteronomy, Joel, Isaiah, Nahum, and Psalms. He is arguing for the gracious gift of the gospel of Jesus Christ from every section of the OT. This is an invaluable lesson for all exegetes and pastors. It has huge ramification for EVERYONE who says that they love Jesus (the gospel). When properly understood this radically shapes our devotions, preaching, discipleship, and teaching at every level.
Never forget that the whole story of Scripture is God's story of his Son. The Gospel is THE STORY. How perfectly fitting for this time of year especially.