Dictionary of Bible Themes Throughout his life Jesus Christ was opposed by both spiritual and human enemies. He overcame every enemy so that his people might be set free by his victory. Matthew 2:13-20The enemies of the infant Jesus See also Matthew 2:14-20Revelation 12:1-5 Mark 1:12-13 Satan as the enemy of Jesus Christ In the temptation in the wilderness See also pp Mt 4:1-11 Genesis 3:15pp Lk 4:1-13 Matthew 16:22-23See also Operating through Jesus Christ's friends Luke 22:3John 13:21-27 Matthew 12:14 The Jewish leaders as enemies of Jesus Christ They plotted to kill Jesus Christ See also pp Mk 3:6 Psalms 2:2pp Lk 6:11 Isaiah 53:3Matthew 27:1 John 5:18; 7:1,19; 11:53 1 Peter 2:21-24 John 15:25 See also They had no real reason for hating him Psalms 35:19; 69:4Matthew 26:14-16 Judas as the enemy of Jesus Christ See also Matthew 10:4,36Micah 7:6 Matthew 26:21-25,47-50 John 13:25-27 Acts 2:23 The enemies of Jesus Christ succeeded in killing him in accordance with God's will See also Jesus Christ was crucified Matthew 27:22Mark 15:1 John 18:28-32 Acts 3:13 Luke 23:34 Jesus Christ did not retaliate but prayed for his enemies Galatians 1:23Jesus Christ can change an enemy into a friend See also Acts 9:1-6; 22:4-5; 26:9-11Romans 5:10 Philippians 3:18 Colossians 1:24 1 Corinthians 15:25-26 Jesus Christ will ultimately conquer all his enemies See also Psalms 2:9Malachi 3:2 Matthew 22:44 Psalms 110:1 Acts 2:34 Philippians 2:9-11 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10; 2:3-8 Hebrews 1:13; 10:13 See also 2318 Christ as prophet2369 Jesus Christ, responses to 2372 Christ, victory 2545 Christ, opposition to 2570 Jesus Christ, suffering of 2580 Christ, transfiguration 2590 Christ, triumphal entry 4122 Satan, tempter 5799 bitterness 6628 conversion, God's demand 8741 failure 9240 last judgment |
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