GOSPEL PT 2 - THE LION

Jesus won the ultimate victory for us.

Luke 24

Majesty of Christ and His royal dignity

Gospel of Mark begins with the prophetic voice of John the Baptist, crying out in the wilderness like a lion’s roar.

Mark 1:1-8

Tie back to THE MAN

“Jesus recognizes feelings of fear and anxiety. He has felt physical pain and anguish. He knows the pain of loss both family and friends. He was betrayed by a friend. He was deserted by friends. He knew loneliness. He faced disappointments. He experienced everything we possibly could, and He triumphed over it all. Adding this stately lion, this triumphant victor, description to things we know about Jesus should give us confidence to trust He is highly able to undergird us in our walk. We don’t have to face change, disappointment, fearful times, painful diagnoses, lingering ailments, or broken hearts by ourselves. The magnificent healer and epic fighter is on our side. The royal Savior is personally and intimately aware of everything we experience, and He will never retreat. Our victory lies in Jesus, the Triumphant.” People’s Defender

Revelation 5:5 CSB

Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Look, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered so that he is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.”