Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Swallowing up of death applied to Messianic era in Talmud (Moed Katan 28b) and Midrash
Lesson 43Kingdom
Victory Over Death
This lesson explores how Isaiah 25:8 connects to Jesus.
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Old Testament
Isaiah 25:8
he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people's disgrace from all the earth. The LORD has spoken.
New Testament
1 Corinthians 15:54
When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory."
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Quick Check
Part 1 - Multiple Choice
Which Old Testament reference connects to this lesson?
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Why This Matters
Isaiah dared to envision a day when God would swallow up death forever. Paul triumphantly declares that this prophecy will be fulfilled when believers receive their resurrection bodies. Death—humanity's oldest enemy—does not get the final word. Through Jesus' resurrection, the ancient promise is set in motion: death itself will be consumed by life.
Reflection
Jesus, Ruler of all nations, through Victory Over Death expand my vision beyond this passing age to the world You are making new.