Colossians 2:15 [NLT] Big Idea Jesus is the ultimate Warrior King, who wins final victory for His people. God describes as a conquering Warrior King. Exodus 15:3 (NLT) The Lord is a warrior; Yahweh is his name! God’s victory is through . Colossians 2:15 (NLT) In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross. 1 Corinthians 15:55,57 (NLT) 55 O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” …57 But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. God’s victory is . Romans 8:37 (NLT) …overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. How does our Warrior King include us in his triumph? 1 Thessalonians 4:16–18 (NLT) 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, the believers who have died will rise from their graves. 17 Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then we will be with the Lord forever. 18 So encourage each other with these words. Revelation 3:5 (NLT) All who are victorious will be clothed in white. I will never erase their names from the Book of Life, but I will announce before my Father and his angels that they are mine. What Now? Stand firm & rest through your present battles. Encourage each other with this ending. Continue The Conversation 1. Pastor Dan listed a handful of losing battles that people are fighting. Did any of those listed resonate with you ? Why ? 2 .In what way might it help you to stand firm & rest through your present battles when you know the final outcome? 3. Believers will be with the Lord forever. This verse in Revelation describes it: Revelation 3:5 (NLT) All who are victorious will be clothed in white. I will never erase their names from the Book of Life, but I will announce before my Father and his angels that they are mine. b. How might we encourage each other with this ending?