Read : Matthew 16:21-28
Get behind Me, Satan! - Matthew 16:23
When Peter objected to Jesus' statement about going to Jerusalem to die, I believe that He unwittigly spoke for the devil.
From the time John the Baptist declared Christ to be "the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world" (Jn.1:29), Satan tried to keep our Lord from going to the cross. in the wilderness temptation he suggested that Jesus take the kingdoms of the world without the ordeal of Calvary. He incited the Jewish leaders to hate Christ, hoping they might kill Him by stoning. When these attempts failed, he switched tactics. He induced Peter to speak against God's plan, and he "entered" Judas (Jn. 13:27). He prompted Peter'd denials of Jesus, the cowardice of the apostles, the brutality of the soldiers, and the heartlessness of the mob. Through all of this he hoped to convince Jesus that mankind isn't worth dying for.
Satan lost the battle, but he continues to fight. He does all he can to hinder the spread of the gospel. He even uses religion that promotes salvation by works and ritual. Despite his efforts, thousands are being saved through faith in Jesus' death, burial and resurrection. They can joyfully sing, "Hallelujah for the Cross", because the cross and the empty tomb spelled Satan's ultimate defeat. - Herb Vander Lugt
Calvary Stands For Satan's Fall
Get behind Me, Satan! - Matthew 16:23
When Peter objected to Jesus' statement about going to Jerusalem to die, I believe that He unwittigly spoke for the devil.
From the time John the Baptist declared Christ to be "the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world" (Jn.1:29), Satan tried to keep our Lord from going to the cross. in the wilderness temptation he suggested that Jesus take the kingdoms of the world without the ordeal of Calvary. He incited the Jewish leaders to hate Christ, hoping they might kill Him by stoning. When these attempts failed, he switched tactics. He induced Peter to speak against God's plan, and he "entered" Judas (Jn. 13:27). He prompted Peter'd denials of Jesus, the cowardice of the apostles, the brutality of the soldiers, and the heartlessness of the mob. Through all of this he hoped to convince Jesus that mankind isn't worth dying for.
Satan lost the battle, but he continues to fight. He does all he can to hinder the spread of the gospel. He even uses religion that promotes salvation by works and ritual. Despite his efforts, thousands are being saved through faith in Jesus' death, burial and resurrection. They can joyfully sing, "Hallelujah for the Cross", because the cross and the empty tomb spelled Satan's ultimate defeat. - Herb Vander Lugt
The winds of hell have blown,
The world its hate has shown,
Yet it is not overthrown-
Hallelujah for the cross! - Bonar
Calvary Stands For Satan's Fall
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