Name above All Names

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“This is why Jesus experienced such overwhelming weakness and hunger (in contrast to Adam, who enjoyed plenty). This is why he faced temptation in a wilderness (not like Adam, situated in a lovely and hospitable garden). This is why he was surrounded by wild animals (not, as Adam was, by pliant, obedient, almost domesticated animals). Jesus, the Last Adam, had to conquer in the context of the chaos the first Adam’s sin had brought into the world.” (source)

“Jesus’ temptations were not a series of unfortunate events that overtook him unexpectedly. They constitute an epic confrontation taking place within the divine strategy. What we see here is Jesus’ work of conflict, victory, and salvation. He came face-to-face with Satan. He appeared as God’s new man, the second Adam, to do what the old man, the first Adam, had failed to do. The question is: who will possess the kingdoms of this world? And how will God’s kingdom be recovered and established? And the answer is that Jesus will repossess them in our name and for his Father’s pleasure and glory. Satan will be crushed under foot!” (source)

“‘We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.’^{42” (source)}

“The Gospels are the story of Jesus’ conflict with the seed of the Serpent—whether in the form of demons, or in the inciting of hostility against him, or in his efforts to conscript into his service Jesus’ disciples Peter and Judas.” (source)

“The distinctive feature of this tree is what God has said about it.” (source)