Destroy him that had the power of death

Daily Light Devotions - August 11 - Morning

... Destroy him that had the power of death.

Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 1 

and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, 2 

He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken. 3 

When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory." "O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 4 

for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 5 

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 6 

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1. Heb 2:14; 

2. 2 Tim 1:10; 

3. Isa 25:8; 

4. 1 Cor 15:54-57; 

5. 2 Tim 1:7; 

6. Psa 23:4