Daniel 2:28 KJV 1900

But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these;

Hebrews 12:2 KJV 1900

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

THE CONQUEROR

Conquer - overcome and take control of (a place or people) by use of military force.

overcome and take control of (a place or people) by use of military force.

Square miles they conquered

1. Genghis Khan (1162-1227), 4,860,000

2. Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.) 2,180,000

3. Tamerlane (1336-1405), 2,145,000

4. Cyrus the Great (600-529 B.C.), 2,090,000

5. Attila (406-453), 1,450,000

6. Adolf Hitler (1889-1945), 1,370,000, all of which he lost in 3 years

7. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) 720,000

8. Mahmud of Ghazni (971-1030) 680,000

9. Francisco Pizarro (1470-1541), 480,000

10. Hernando Cortes (1485-1547), 315,000

I. CHRIST WAS A CONQUEROR IN LIFE

1. He was filled with wisdom as a child; .

Luke 2:46–47 KJV 1900

And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

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2. He was obedient in His life; ; .

Luke 2:49 KJV 1900

And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?

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3. He was undefiled in life; , .

Hebrews 7:25 KJV 1900

Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Hebrews 7:26 KJV 1900

For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

II. CHRIST WAS A CONQUEROR OVER DISEASE

1. He healed the woman with the issue of blood; .

Matthew 9:20–22 KJV 1900

And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

2. He healed the deaf man with the speech impediment; .

Mark 7:32–35 KJV 1900

And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue; And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain.

Mark 7:32 KJV 1900

And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him.

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3. He healed Peter’s mother-in-law of her fever; , .

III. CHRIST WAS A CONQUEROR OVER NATURE

John 2:7–9 KJV 1900

Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,

John 2:7–8 KJV 1900

Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.

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1. He calmed the stormy sea; .

Luke 8:22–25 KJV 1900

Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy. And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

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2. He caused the fig tree to be fruitless; .

Matthew 21:18–20 KJV 1900

Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!

IV. CHRIST WAS A CONQUEROR OVER SATAN

1. He was prophesied to conquer Satan; .

Genesis 3:15 KJV 1900

And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

2. He conquered Satan during the temptation; .

2. He gave His life to eternally conquer Satan; ; .

Hebrews 2:14 KJV 1900

Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

V. CHRIST WAS A CONQUEROR OVER DEATH

1. He was resurrection from the dead; , ; .

Luke 24:5–6 KJV 1900

And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,

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Romans 1:4 KJV 1900

And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

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2. He has the keys to hell and death; .

Revelation 1:18 KJV 1900

I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

3. He is a living Saviour at God’s right hand; .

VI. CHRIST WAS A CONQUEROR AT CALVARY

1. He forgave His persecutors at Calvary; .

Luke 23:34 KJV 1900

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

2. He saved the repentant thief on Calvary; , .

Luke 23:42–43 KJV 1900

And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

3. He finished the plan of salvation on Calvary; : .

John 19:30 KJV 1900

When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

1 Timothy 1:15 KJV 1900

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

1. He will resurrect the dead Saints; .

2. He will deliver believers from death’s grave; .

3. He will change both the dead and living Saints; .

Apostolon, B. (1966). Preach the Word (p. 79). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.