How does Psalm 91:13 connect with Jesus' victory over Satan in the Gospels? Psalm 91:13—The Promise in Brief “You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and the serpent.” (Psalm 91:13) Lion and Serpent—Images of Satan’s Power • Lion: open, roaring threat (1 Peter 5:8) • Serpent/Cobra: covert deception (Genesis 3:1; Revelation 12:9) • Promise: the Messiah will crush every manifestation of the enemy—bold or subtle. Jesus Tested in the Wilderness—First Public Fulfillment • Satan quotes Psalm 91:11-12, hoping Jesus will seize glory without the cross (Matthew 4:6). • Jesus turns back every temptation with Scripture, refusing to test the Father (Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13). • In that desert showdown the “lion” could not devour, and the “serpent” was exposed and defeated. Ongoing Ministry—Authority Displayed • Demons shriek and submit (Mark 1:23-27; 3:11-12). • “I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy.” (Luke 10:19) • Every healing, exorcism, and miracle shows Psalm 91:13 in action—Messiah literally trampling the adversary’s works (1 John 3:8). The Cross and Empty Tomb—Decisive Crushing • “Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out.” (John 12:31) • “He disarmed the rulers and authorities, triumphing over them by the cross.” (Colossians 2:15) • Through death He rendered “powerless him who had the power of death—that is, the devil.” (Hebrews 2:14) • The Resurrection certifies the serpent’s head is smashed and the roaring lion is declawed forever (Genesis 3:15; Revelation 5:5). Living in the Victory • We stand in Christ’s triumph, resisting the devil who must flee (James 4:7). • The promise of Psalm 91:13 flows to believers: the God of peace “will soon crush Satan under your feet.” (Romans 16:20) • Until the final banishment of the dragon (Revelation 20:10), we walk in confidence that the Lion of Judah has already trodden the lion and the serpent for us. |
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