BibleProject Day Of The Lord Part Five: Jesus and the War Against Evil
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May 10, 2017 Jesus of Nazareth, the promised Messiah, comes to ancient Israel occupied by the Roman Empire. Instead of leading a war against the Romans, Jesus battles spiritual evil. The temptations of Jesus in the wilderness are often misunderstood. Jesus' approach to defeating evil is scandalous yet effective. His death and resurrection are a manifestation of the Day of the Lord and a victory over evil. Jesus' crucifixion forgives sins and cancels legal debts. The reason for Jesus' death is connected to defeating evil and serving as a substitution for sins. Jesus confronts spiritual evil and introduces a new ethic for living counter to Babylon.
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Jesus Battles Spiritual Evil
- Jesus confronts spiritual evil entities that many modern people don't believe exist.
- These forces animate corruption beneath human oppression like the Roman Empire over Israel.
Wilderness Temptations Reveal Power
- The temptations of Jesus in the wilderness reveal a deeper spiritual battle.
- Jesus refuses to use divine power for self-benefit, showing the upside-down nature of true power.
Jesus Rejects Babylon's Power
- Jesus rejects Babylon's method of power: self-exaltation and forcing God's hand.
- He chooses submission to the Father, even if it means hardship and suffering.