"For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthians 15:56-57 NLT)
What else does God's Word say on Jesus: Victor?
- "If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else?" (Romans 8:31b-32 NLT)
- [Jesus said] "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 NLT)
- "The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure." (1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT)
- "Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. He suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit." (1 Peter 3:18 NLT)
What does Jesus: Victor mean for those who follow Him?
- "A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power." (Ephesians 6:10 NLT)
- "For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith." (1 John 5:4 NLT)
What other verses speak of the victory we have in Jesus?
How have you experienced Jesus: Victor in your life?
Who in your life is being trampled upon by sin, addiction, trouble [if responding to this in a small group, it is not necessary to share names.]? How may you encourage this person by introducing them to Jesus: Victor?
If you hadn't already watched it, go to yesterday's post to see Yolanda Adams sing about Jesus: Victor.
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