“And having disarmed the powers & authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” Colossians 2:15
A new method of conquest. Not a conventional one, nor a popular one. The way of sacrifice. The way of the servant. The way of God. It was a conquest. Jesus won a major battle. No doubt about it. But it was a different method. A method that got Jesus murdered, mocked, ridiculed, spat upon, and yet glorified, praised, worshipped, and loved.
The way of the cross. This is part of the Gospel. This new method of conquest is littered all throughout the New Testament. We especially see it in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. For instance,
“Blessed are the meek/gentle, for they shall inherit the earth/land.” Mt. 5:5
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” Mt. 5:7
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Mt. 5:9
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