An Ancent Prophecy That Affects You - HOW HAS THE PROPHECY BEEN FULFILLED?

 According to the prophecy of Genesis 3:15, the serpent would strike the woman's offspring "in the heel." That was fulfilled when Satanincited the Jews and the Romans to put the Son of God to death. (Luke 23z;13, 20-24)  Just a literal heel  wound can temporary cripple someone, Jesus' death temporarily put him out of action and he lay lifeless in the grave for parts of three days. - MATTHEW 16:21.

If the prophecy of Genesis 3:15 was to be fulfilled, Jesus could not remain in the grave. Why not? Because according to the prophecy , the offpring would crush the serpent's head. This meant tha Jesus would need to recover from his heel wound. And indeed he did!  On the third day after his death, Jesus was resurrected as an immortal spirit creature. In God's due time , Jesus will crush Satan out oj exixtence. (Hebrews 2:14) Those who will rule with Christ  will share in the ridding of all of God's enemies- tthe offspring of the serpent. - REVELATIANS 17:14.

Next time: An Ancient Prophecy That Affects You - Some Key Events in the Fulfillment of Genesis 3:15.

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