End-Time Insights

Paul summoned believers to adopt the same mind that Jesus had when he poured out his life “unto death” for others – Philippians 2:5-11. Jesus fulfilled the role of the ‘ Suffering Servant ’ described in the  Book of Isaiah . Unlike Adam, he did not attempt to grasp the “ likeness of God ,” but he humbled himself and submitted to a shameful death on the Roman cross. Therefore, God exalted him and made him “ Lord ” over all things. His exaltation did not precede his death; his enthronement followed it, and he died utterly alone.

Satan offered Jesus unlimited political power to achieve his messianic mission if only he acknowledged the Devil as his Overlord . Satan tempted Jesus by offering him political power over “ all the kingdoms of the world ,” an offer he refused. Instead of power and grandeur, he submitted to the way of the ‘ Suffering Servant ’ that led inevitably to death on the Roman cross. Jesus did not dispute the Devil’s claim to have jurisdiction over political systems and governments.