THE REIGN OF DEATH IS OVER
Nevertheless death reigned from Adam
to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s
transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come (Romans 5:14).
Satan became the god of this world because he got it from Adam who lost out through disobedience, resulting significantly in the reign of
death. Remember, God had said to Adam, “…in the day that thou eatest thereof (the tree) thou shalt surely die” (Genesis 2:17). He was talking about spiritual death; spiritual death is the cause of physical death.
So, our theme verse says, “Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses (the Law of Moses)….” But who had the power of death? The Bible says, “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” (Hebrews 2:14). Satan was actually behind this reign of death.
Now, here’s something very interesting that I want you to notice: the reign of death ended at the emergence of the Law of Moses, for the reign of death was from Adam to Moses (Romans 5:14).
Now, Hebrews 2:14-15 declares, “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; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.” They were in bondage, not
because death was destroying them, but because they were afraid; the fear of death kept them in bondage, whereas, death stopped reigning at the Law. This means that through the Law that was based on the
Abrahamic covenant, any man could have power over death, but they didn’t know it; all their lifetime, they were subject to bondage, because of the fear of death.
Think how many people are afraid today! The fear of death keeps people in bondage. But Jesus Christ came to set men free from the fear of death. The Bible says, “Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him” (Romans 6:9). Christ is Jesus and His body—the Church! The head and the body form Christ. If death has no more dominion over the head, it doesn’t have dominion over any other part of the body; death has no power over you. The Bible says you’ve been brought into life and immortality (2 Timothy 1:10). Glory to God!
CONFESSION
I’m fearless, for death has been paralyzed, completely defeated by Jesus! O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory? When Jesus defeated death, I was in Him, and together with Him, I’ve
triumphed over death and the grave! Hallelujah!
FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 15:51-57 AMPC; 2 Peter 1:2-4
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Mark 14:53-72 & Numbers 29-31
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 26:24-32 & Psalm 71-72
