The Great Conflict: The Story Told
We have seen The Great Conflict between the Messiah and Satan in the 48 constellations that are visible to the naked eye. Now let us read this great story as it progresses through the Celestial Word and was also told over centuries by the prophets in the Written Word. Both make known the Living Word, Jesus Christ. We see these heavenly truths completed in the life of Jesus Christ as they are recorded in the New Testament, as referenced in the chart below.
The Great Conflict Part One: The Suffering RedeemerI Peter 1:11: …when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ… |
Virgo – The Promised SeedJesus is the suffering redeemer, born in Bethlehem, after being conceived by God’s power. Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:1-20; John 1:14. |
| Coma – the desired one
Jesus Christ, the Messiah, is the long-awaited redeemer of mankind. Matthew 1:20-23; Luke 2:9-11; John 1:18. |
| Bootes – the coming branch
Jesus Christ, the Messiah, fulfilled the prophecies that he would be of the line of both David and Abraham. Matthew 1:1-17. |
| Corona – the victorious one over the adversary
The Magi came to show respect for this king who would be victorious. Matthew 2:1-12. |
Libra – The Payment for SinJesus gave his life as a ransom for all men. Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45; I Timothy 2:6. |
| Centaurus – The sin offering
Jesus came not to do his own will, but the will of the Father. Matthew 6:10; 26:42; Luke 11:2; John 5:30; Philippians 2:8; Hebrews 10:7-9. |
| Crux – His suffering being bruised by the adversary
Jesus was tempted of the Devil in the wilderness. He was harassed by religious leaders who sought to kill him. Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12,13; Luke 4:1-13; John 5:18; 7:1. |
| Lupus – The victim without sin
Jesus was tempted in all points as we are, and never sinned. He was the innocent one. Hebrews 4:15; Matthew 27:4; Hebrews 9:14; I Peter 1:19. |
Scorpio – The Evil Serpent, the AdversaryThe great dragon, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan. Genesis 3:1-15; Revelation 12:9; 20:2. |
| Ophiuchus – He shall bruise thy head
Jesus went about doing good and healing all oppressed by the Devil. Acts 10:38; Matthew 4:23; 8:16; 9:35; 10:1; 12:15; Luke 4:40; 6:19; 8:2. |
| Serpens – Thou shalt bruise his heel
Jesus was falsely accused, taken captive, and put to death. Luke 23:2,33. |
| Ara – Future destruction of the adversary in the lake of fire
Jesus taught his disciples of the future times and the Devil’s destruction. Mark 13:3-27. |
Sagittarius – The Conquering MessiahJesus was the Messiah, who came in the name of the Lord God. Matthew 23:39. |
| Hercules – The mighty one
Jesus showed forth God’s power and might in his earthly ministry. Matthew 9:8; Luke 9:43; Acts 10:38. |
| Lyra – The victor’s praise
Jesus entered triumphantly into Jerusalem as the true King. Matthew 21:9,15; Mark 11:9,10; John 12:13. |
| Draco – The conquered serpent
Jesus destroyed him that had the power of death, that is, the Devil. Had the Devil known what Jesus Christ would accomplish, he would not have crucified Jesus Christ. Hebrews 2:14; I Corinthians 2:8. |
The Great Conflict Part Two: His People RedeemedJob 19:25: For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. |
Capricorn – The Atoning OneJesus Christ became sin for us that we might be made righteous in him. II Corinthians 5:21. |
| Sagitta – God’s messenger sent
Jesus was the sent one, who opened his public ministry at Nazareth. Luke 4:16-21; John 3:17; Hebrews 3:1. |
| Aquila – His passion and death
Jesus fulfilled his ministry and said “It is finished.” John 17:4; 19:30. |
| Delphinus – His resurrection and ascension
Jesus ministered in his resurrected body and encouraged his disciples before his ascension. Matthew 28:1-20; Mark 16:1-20; Luke 24:1-53; John 20:1–21:25; Acts 1:1-9; I Corinthians 15:4-8. |
Aquarius – The BlesserJesus Christ brought God’s blessings to mankind. Matthew 5:2-12. |
| Piscis Australis – the promised blessings
Jesus promised his disciples that there would be blessings to come. Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-8. |
| Pegasus – the blesser to come quickly
Jesus promised to send a comforter quickly to help his disciples. John 14:16-18; 16:7-15. |
| Cygnus – the blesser’s return
Jesus promised to return. The angels at the ascension promised he would return. John 14:1-3, 28. |
Pisces – The RedeemerJesus Christ is mankind’s redeemer. Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45; I Timothy 2:6; Titus 2:14. |
| The Band – bound to his beloved bride
Jesus was the true bridegroom for Israel, the bride. Matthew 9:15; 10:6; Mark 2:19,10; Luke 5:34,35; 15:4; John 3:29. |
| Andromeda – the bondage of those he will redeem
Jesus had compassion on the people in distress, as sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:35; Luke 15:4-6; Mark 6:34. |
| Cassiopeia – redemption accomplished
Jesus paid the full price and bought back mankind by his death on the cross. Galatians 3:13; 4:5; Titus 2:14; I Peter 1:18,19; Revelation 5:9. |
ARIes – The Lamb Who Brings VictoryJesus Christ is the Lamb of God, worthy of honor and glory in victory. Revelation 5:12. |
| Eridanus – God’s wrathful judgment pronounced
Jesus foretold of future judgment. Matthew 25:31-46. |
| Lepus – the adversary trodden down and destroyed
Jesus destroyed the Devil and his works. Hebrews 2:14; I John 3:8. |
| Cetus – the adversary bound by the accomplishment of the Lamb
Jesus was the Lamb of God who took away the sins of the world. John 1:29,36; Revelation 12:11. |
The Great Conflict Part Three: The Victorious RedeemerI Peter 1:11: …when it testified beforehand…the glory that should follow. |
Taurus – The Coming, Ruling One (shepherd king)Jesus Christ is the Great Shepherd of the sheep. Hebrews 13:20. |
| Perseus – the deliverer who breaks the enemy’s bonds
Jesus Christ is the savior who sets the captive free. John 8:36; Galatians 5:1; Ephesians 4:6. |
| Auriga – the good shepherd
Jesus Christ is the true Shepherd who cares for the believers. Ezekiel 34:23; John 10:1-18; I Peter 2:25; 5:4. |
| Cepheus – the coming branch – the Messiah (king)
Jesus Christ will come to judge all men. He will also return to gather together his body [not in the stars]. I Corinthians 15:51-58; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; II Thessalonians 2:1. |
Gemini – The Coming PrinceJesus Christ is the Prince of Life, a Prince and a Savior. Acts 3:15; 5:31. |
| Orion – the bright and morning star
Jesus Christ will return in power and glory. Matthew 16:27; 24:30; Mark 8:38; 13:26; Luke 9:26; 21:27. |
| Canis Major – the prince of princes
Jesus Christ will return as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I Timothy 6:15; Revelation 17:14; 19:16. |
| Canis Minor – the exalted one
Jesus Christ will sit at God’s right hand forever in glory. Mark 16:19; Acts 2:33; 5:31; Romans 8:34; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 10:12; 12:2; I Peter 3:22. |
Cancer – The Atoned OnesJesus Christ atoned for mankind’s sins. Romans 5:11. |
| Ursa Minor – the smaller flock
Jesus Christ will separate out the goats, and there will be a resurrection of the unjust. Matthew 25:31-46; Acts 24:15. |
| Ursa Major – the completed flock
Jesus Christ will separate out the sheep, and there will be a resurrection of the just (a better resurrection). Luke 14:14; Acts 24:15; Hebrews 11:35. |
| Argo – the final paradise
Those who believe will be forever with the Lord. That is also true of the body of Christ [not in the stars]. I Thessalonians 4:17. |
Leo – The Lion of the Tribe of Judah PrevailsJesus Christ is the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David. Revelation 5:5. |
| Crater – God’s wrath and justice accomplished
Those saved will stand before the reward stand of Christ. All will stand before the judgment seat of God. Justice will be rendered fully and completely. I Corinthians 3:12-15; II Corinthians 5:20; II Timothy 4:8; I John 4:17; Matthew 10:15; 11:22,24,36; Mark 6:11; Acts 17:31; Romans 2:16; II Peter 2:9; 3:7; Jude 1:6; Revelation 20:13. |
| Corvus – the enemy’s kingdom broken up
The earthly kingdoms will come to nothing. Revelation 1:7; 6:15; 18:9. |
| Hydra – the Devil destroyed
Satan will be cast into the Lake of Fire and destroyed forever. Ezekiel 28:19; Revelation 20:10. |
Thus the story of salvation and redemption is completed. Let’s see the entire story.
The Great Conflict Part One: The Suffering Redeemer
Jesus is the suffering redeemer, born in Bethlehem, after being conceived by God’s power. Jesus is the long-awaited redeemer of mankind, who fulfilled the prophecies that he would be of the line of both David and Abraham. The Magi came to show respect for this king who would be victorious.
Jesus gave his life as a ransom for all men, for he came not to do his own will, but the will of the Father. Jesus was tempted of the Devil in the wilderness. He was harassed by religious leaders who sought to kill him. He was tempted in all points as we are, and never sinned. He was the innocent one.
Jesus Christ stood against the great dragon, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan. Jesus went about doing good and healing all oppressed by the Devil. He was falsely accused, taken captive, and put to death. Before that, he taught his disciples of the future times and the Devil’s destruction.
Jesus was the Messiah, who came in the name of the Lord God. He showed forth God’s power and might in his earthly ministry, and entered triumphantly into Jerusalem as the true King. Jesus destroyed him that had the power of death, that is, the Devil. Had the Devil known what Jesus Christ would accomplish, he would not have crucified Jesus Christ.
The Great Conflict Part Two: His People Redeemed
Jesus Christ became sin for us that we might be made righteous in him. He was the sent one, who opened his public ministry at Nazareth, and later fulfilled his ministry when he said, “It is finished.” Then he ministered in his resurrected body and encouraged his disciples before his ascension.
Jesus Christ brought God’s blessings to mankind. Jesus promised his disciples that there would be blessings to come. He promised to send a comforter quickly to help them. Both Jesus and the angels at the ascension promised he would return.
Jesus Christ is mankind’s redeemer and the true bridegroom for Israel, the bride. He had compassion on the people in distress, as sheep without a shepherd. Jesus paid the full price and bought back mankind by his death on the cross.
Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God, worthy of honor and glory in victory. Jesus foretold of future judgment, for he destroyed the Devil and his works. Jesus was the Lamb of God who took away the sins of the world.
The Great Conflict Part Three: The Victorious Redeemer
Jesus Christ is the Great Shepherd of the sheep. He is the savior who sets the captive free, and the true Shepherd who cares for believers. Jesus Christ will come to judge all men. He will also return to gather together his body [not in the stars].
Jesus Christ is the Prince of Life, a Prince and a Savior, who will return in power and glory. He will return as King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and sit at God’s right hand forever in glory.
Jesus Christ atoned for mankind’s sins. He will separate out the sheep and the goats, and there will be a resurrection of the just (a better resurrection) and of the unjust. Those who believe will be forever with the Lord. That is also true of the body of Christ [not in the stars].
Jesus Christ is the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David. Those saved will stand before the reward stand of Christ. All will stand before the judgment seat of God. Justice will be rendered fully and completely. The earthly kingdoms will come to nothing. Satan will be cast into the Lake of Fire and destroyed forever.
The Twelve Signs of the Zodiac in the Book of Job
We have seen that Job was the first book of the Bible written by Moses. (See God’s Celestial Word: The Book of Job.) Next time we will examine one amazing section of this Book (Job 38:1–41:34). In this section, God tells His servant Job about the twelve signs of the zodiac, also called the Mazzoroth, and their meaning regarding the coming Messiah and his bruising the serpent’s head (Genesis 3:15). These scriptures are a bridge between God’s Word written in the heavens, and God’s Word written by holy men and women of God.
May we live each day being filled with thankfulness for what Jesus did for us, using the power and authority that we have in Christ, and rejoicing in hope for his future return to gather together his body!
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Beautiful! For us even now we can look up at the sky at night and be reminded of God’s word all around us. Orion is such an easy constellation to spot especially with the three stars at the belt. That constellation has always been a reminder to me of the victory that we have and seems to show up at just the right time. It is gorgeous. God just so knew what he was doing when he strung all those stars out in the heavens. Thank you for the details and depth of understanding. It is so encouraging! Love in Christ, Ginny
Looking forward to reading this!