Jesus, having won a definitive victory over Satan during His time of temptation, now begins a victory tour of Galilee, proclaiming release for those under Satan's rule (Luke 4:16-21). Here, in the synagogue, Jesus quotes from Isaiah 61, who in his day was prophesying to a people … [Read more...] about Jesus, A Victory Tour
Victory
What we Call, a Victory
In scripture, the reality always exceeds the metaphor. Satan is depicted as a snake. But he is much deadlier than any snake. Jesus is depicted as a lion. But his power far exceeds that of a lion. Therefore, when Jesus promises that the righteous will be as numerous as the … [Read more...] about What we Call, a Victory