Jesus: Our Avenger and Source of Victory
Summary
On this Resurrection Sunday, we gather to celebrate not only the resurrection of Jesus Christ but also His role as the ultimate Avenger. Jesus' mission was not just to save souls but to avenge the works of the devil. The Bible tells us in 1 John 3:8 that the Son of God appeared to destroy the works of the devil. This destruction is not merely about obliteration but about loosening, unbinding, and setting free those who are bound by sin and the devil's grip. Through the power of the cross and the resurrection, Jesus has crushed Satan's authority, and as believers, we are called to enforce that victory.
The concept of Jesus as our Avenger is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where the role of the "goel" or kinsman-redeemer was to redeem family members from debt and avenge wrongful deaths. Jesus, as our Redeemer, has paid the price with His blood and continues to avenge every attack of the enemy. Every miracle He performed was an act of vengeance against the kingdom of darkness, demonstrating His power to heal, deliver, and set captives free.
As believers, we are not fighting for victory but from victory. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us, empowering us to walk in freedom and authority. We are called to resist the enemy, use the Word of God, and take authority over our lives. Jesus is still avenging today, fighting for us and bringing breakthroughs in His perfect timing. This Resurrection Sunday, let us not only remember the past but walk in the power of Jesus' victory today, trusting Him as our Avenger who will right every wrong and bring justice to our lives.
Key Takeaways:
- Jesus' mission was to avenge the works of the devil, not just to save souls. His resurrection signifies the breaking of the devil's power, setting us free from sin's grip. This avenging act is about loosening and unbinding, offering liberation to those who believe. [07:27]
- The role of the kinsman-redeemer in the Old Testament reflects Jesus' work as our Redeemer. He redeems us from spiritual debt and avenges the wrongful acts of the enemy, ensuring justice and mercy through His sacrifice. [16:26]
- As believers, we fight from a place of victory, not for it. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead empowers us to walk in freedom and authority, resisting the enemy and claiming our inheritance in Christ. [22:16]
- Jesus continues to avenge today, bringing healing, deliverance, and breakthroughs. His resurrection power is active in our lives, and we are called to enforce His victory over the enemy's attacks. [24:23]
- The resurrection is not just a historical event but a present reality. We are invited to walk in the power of Jesus' victory, trusting Him as our Avenger who will right every wrong and bring justice to our lives. [24:23]
Youtube Chapters:
- [00:00] - Welcome
- [00:30] - Opening Prayer
- [01:15] - Jesus: The Original Avenger
- [03:45] - The Mission of Jesus
- [05:30] - Understanding "Destroy" in Greek
- [07:27] - Old Testament Justice and Mercy
- [10:00] - Jesus as Our Kinsman-Redeemer
- [12:45] - The Power of the Cross
- [14:30] - Walking in Victory
- [16:26] - The Role of the Church
- [18:00] - Jesus' Ongoing Work
- [20:15] - The Promise of Breakthrough
- [22:16] - Invitation to Salvation
- [24:23] - Closing Prayer and Call to Action
Study Guide
Bible Study Discussion Guide: Jesus, Our Ultimate Avenger
Bible Reading:
1. 1 John 3:8 - "The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil."
2. Romans 12:19 - "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord."
3. Ephesians 1:7 - "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace."
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Observation Questions:
1. According to 1 John 3:8, what was the purpose of the Son of God appearing on earth? How does this align with the sermon’s portrayal of Jesus as the ultimate Avenger? [07:27]
2. In the sermon, how is the Greek word "luo" used to describe Jesus' mission to destroy the works of the devil? What does this imply about the nature of His victory? [07:27]
3. How does the concept of the kinsman-redeemer in the Old Testament relate to Jesus' role as our Redeemer and Avenger, as discussed in the sermon? [16:26]
4. What examples from the sermon illustrate Jesus' acts of vengeance against the kingdom of darkness through His miracles? [16:26]
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Interpretation Questions:
1. How does understanding Jesus as our Avenger change the way believers perceive spiritual warfare and their role in it? [07:27]
2. What does it mean for believers to fight "from victory" rather than "for victory," and how does this perspective impact their daily lives? [16:26]
3. In what ways does the sermon suggest that Jesus continues to avenge today, and how can believers recognize His ongoing work in their lives? [24:23]
4. How does the sermon’s depiction of Jesus as the Avenger provide comfort or challenge to believers facing personal struggles or injustices? [24:23]
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Application Questions:
1. Reflect on a time when you felt bound by sin or a difficult situation. How can the understanding of Jesus as your Avenger help you find freedom and victory in that area? [07:27]
2. The sermon emphasizes the importance of enforcing Jesus' victory in our lives. What practical steps can you take to resist the enemy and claim your inheritance in Christ this week? [16:26]
3. Consider the role of the kinsman-redeemer. How can you act as a "redeemer" in your community, helping others find freedom and justice through Christ? [16:26]
4. Identify an area in your life where you are waiting for a breakthrough. How can you trust in Jesus' perfect timing and continue to walk in faith during this waiting period? [24:23]
5. The sermon mentions that courage is contagious. How can you inspire courage in others around you, especially in the face of spiritual battles or challenges? [16:26]
6. How can you actively participate in Jesus' ongoing work of healing and deliverance in your community or church? What specific actions can you take to support this mission? [24:23]
7. Reflect on the concept of Jesus avenging every attack of the enemy. How can this assurance change the way you approach prayer and spiritual warfare in your personal life? [24:23]
Devotional
Day 1: Jesus, the Ultimate Avenger
Jesus' mission was not only to save souls but to avenge the works of the devil. His resurrection signifies the breaking of the devil's power, setting us free from sin's grip. This avenging act is about loosening and unbinding, offering liberation to those who believe. Jesus' role as the ultimate Avenger is deeply rooted in the Bible, where He is seen as the one who destroys the works of the devil. This destruction is not about obliteration but about setting free those who are bound by sin and the devil's grip. Through the power of the cross and the resurrection, Jesus has crushed Satan's authority, and as believers, we are called to enforce that victory. [07:27]
1 John 3:8 (ESV): "Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil."
Reflection: In what areas of your life do you feel bound by sin or the enemy's grip? How can you invite Jesus to be your Avenger in these areas today?
Day 2: Jesus, Our Kinsman-Redeemer
The role of the kinsman-redeemer in the Old Testament reflects Jesus' work as our Redeemer. He redeems us from spiritual debt and avenges the wrongful acts of the enemy, ensuring justice and mercy through His sacrifice. In the Old Testament, the "goel" or kinsman-redeemer was responsible for redeeming family members from debt and avenging wrongful deaths. Jesus, as our Redeemer, has paid the price with His blood and continues to avenge every attack of the enemy. Every miracle He performed was an act of vengeance against the kingdom of darkness, demonstrating His power to heal, deliver, and set captives free. [16:26]
Ruth 4:14 (ESV): "Then the women said to Naomi, 'Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without a redeemer, and may his name be renowned in Israel!'"
Reflection: How can you see Jesus acting as your kinsman-redeemer in your life today? What spiritual debts or wrongs do you need Him to redeem or avenge?
Day 3: Fighting from Victory
As believers, we fight from a place of victory, not for it. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead empowers us to walk in freedom and authority, resisting the enemy and claiming our inheritance in Christ. This means that we are not striving to achieve victory but are already victorious through Christ. The resurrection power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us, enabling us to resist the enemy and take authority over our lives. We are called to use the Word of God and stand firm in the victory that Jesus has already won for us. [22:16]
Ephesians 1:19-20 (ESV): "And what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places."
Reflection: What is one area of your life where you need to shift your mindset from fighting for victory to fighting from victory? How can you practically live out this truth today?
Day 4: Jesus' Ongoing Work of Avenging
Jesus continues to avenge today, bringing healing, deliverance, and breakthroughs. His resurrection power is active in our lives, and we are called to enforce His victory over the enemy's attacks. Jesus is still avenging today, fighting for us and bringing breakthroughs in His perfect timing. As believers, we are empowered to walk in freedom and authority, resisting the enemy and claiming our inheritance in Christ. We are invited to trust in Jesus' ongoing work and to walk in the power of His victory. [24:23]
Isaiah 61:1 (ESV): "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound."
Reflection: Where do you need to see Jesus' ongoing work of avenging in your life? How can you partner with Him in bringing healing and deliverance to those around you?
Day 5: Walking in the Power of the Resurrection
The resurrection is not just a historical event but a present reality. We are invited to walk in the power of Jesus' victory, trusting Him as our Avenger who will right every wrong and bring justice to our lives. The resurrection signifies the breaking of the devil's power and the setting free of those who are bound by sin. As believers, we are called to walk in the power of this victory, trusting in Jesus to bring justice and right every wrong in our lives. We are empowered to live in the freedom and authority that comes from His resurrection. [24:23]
Colossians 2:13-15 (ESV): "And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him."
Reflection: How can you walk in the power of the resurrection today? What steps can you take to trust Jesus as your Avenger in bringing justice to your life?
Quotes
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3. "And so it actually goes deeper. There's a deeper sense here. Destroy, actually, the word often refers to breaking chains or untying something that was bound. There's a message there. And so it beautifully fits the idea of liberation from sin in the devil's grip. Can you say amen? Here's a fact. Through the power of the cross and the resurrection, Jesus crushed Satan. Well, thank you. Thank you." [00:05:14] (25 seconds)
6. "And so in the Old Testament, the goel, the redeemer, the kingsman redeemer, or actually avenger is actually what it means in the Hebrew. It had two main roles. The first one, Leviticus 25 .25 said, the first role of the redeemer, the goel, was to redeem family members from debt and slavery. In other words, they would buy back property or whatever they suffered loss, the family would step in, that goel, to act, it actually means in the best interest of close relatives. But the second role in Numbers 35 .19, we just read, means to avenge the wrongful death of a relative. So if you were called upon as the kingsman, the redeemer, you would watch over the family, you'd be the protector, but if something wicked happened, it was evil and it was a murder, you were the goel. You were the one called. It actually, in Hebrew, means goel hadam. It means you were the avenger to avenge the evil. Now let me bring some context." [00:08:43] (64 seconds)
8. "there's a scene that is so riveting in there about this young shepherd boy David as he goes before Goliath and as they build up you know these episodes I think about how the power of the Holy Spirit was on this man and as David ran towards Goliath and but see here's the thing that spoke to me that Goliath for 40 days came out and he said I defy the God of Israel he blasphemed he cursed our God cursed the God of Israel every day and they just were cowering in fear even Saul was afraid he was under delusions and and and David came in full of the spirit of God with the spirit of the avenger and everywhere he turned in and they somehow they captured that in this movie and even the king Saul goes I don't know what it is about you but you inspire courage in my heart you know courage is contagious did you hear that courage is contagious and when people cowl in fear and you look around it's like will anyone rise up but the spirit of God in that day avenged evil can you say amen here's the thing some of you have been attacked by the enemy you've been attacked in your health in your family maybe some of you in your finances but here's the thing you need to hear today Jesus still avenges he is your avenger can you say amen" [00:11:11] (86 seconds)
9. "And so 1 John 3 .8 says this, that the reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. Every miracle, every miracle that Jesus performed was an act of vengeance against the kingdom of darkness. Every miracle. Let me give you an example, the story of blind Bartimaeus, a blind man. Jesus avenged his suffering with sight, right? The woman with the issue of blood, 12 years of sickness, in a moment that was destroyed, wiped out. Jesus avenged. The crippled man at Bethesda, 38 years waiting to get into the pool to get healed. In one moment's time, at one command in John 5, he got up and he walked. Jesus is the Avenger. I think of the story of the Legion, the man possessed with multiple spirits in the tomb. Satan had bound him, but Jesus steps out of the boat when he comes across the shore in that area. He was the Avenger. He was the Avenger. He was the Avenger. He was the Avenger." [00:13:02] (56 seconds)
11. "The cross was the ultimate vengeance of the avenger. Satan thought the cross was his greatest victory, but it was actually his greatest defeat, the Bible says. So what happened at the cross? Well, Colossians 2 .14 says Jesus canceled the legal rights of sin in Satan over humanity. Watch this, Revelation 1 .19, Jesus broke, his blood broke the power of death, the Bible says. Genesis 3 .1 -5, Jesus' resurrection crushed the head of the serpent forever, legally. You know, imagine a champion stepping into the ring, and the enemy lands a blow, but the enemy doesn't know that in striking him, he sealed his own doom. That's what happened to the enemy. Now, according to Romans 8 .11, the Bible says, watch this, that the same spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in you. Did you get that? That same resurrection, avenging spirit that was in Christ Jesus lives in you." [00:15:21] (65 seconds)
12. "Here's the thing, for the true believer, for the true believer, you don't fight for victory, you fight from victory, right? Satan, we see from the Scripture, legally is already defeated. And see, here's the thing, every believer, this is why it's so important you get the Word of God in you. It's so important you get the Word of God in you. it's This is why it's so important you stay, not as, because I'm saying this as a pastor, but it's so vital that you stay connected into a local church body where you couldn't grow thereby. Stay connected, because the enemy wants to cut you off. Get you like, you know, like so the wolves can get you. But when you're in the pack, you're protected under the blood. Can I get an amen? But he's defeated. But we need to learn, Christians need to learn how to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit. That you have to learn how to resist the enemy, right? You need to, you have to learn how to use the word of God in these situations to take authority over your marriage, over your finances, over your health. Can I get an amen? All right? Satan is defeated. And then the good news today, continuing more with good news, Jesus is still avenging today. Exodus 14, 14 says, the Lord will fight for you. You need only to be still. Wow. Jesus' mission did not end at the resurrection." [00:16:26] (77 seconds)
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