“The proof is all around me”
Genesis 3 -Knowledge, Promise of a savior, Curse (Adam & Eve)
(Next Chapter Cain Kills Abel)
God was developing his redemption plan
(Noah, Abraham, Moses, Kings (Saul, David, Solomon)
But humans were also coming up with their own plans.
PART 1
“THE MEN WHO TRIED TO RULE THE WORLD”
Every human attempt at global domination — ancient or modern — is built on the same
foundation:
violence, intimidation, fear, deception, nationalism, racial supremacy, political
manipulation, or military conquest, and every one of them eventually fell.
Every empire rises the same way:
– Take land
– Take lives
– Take resources
– Receive glory
But none of them last!
1. Alexander the Great (356–323 BC)
Former King of Macedonia
Goal: Total world domination
Methods:
– Lightning-fast warfare (phalanx formations, heavy cavalry)
– Cultural assimilation (Hellenization)
– Destroying resisting cities
A. The Macedonian Phalanx
His father (King Philip II) redesigned the phalanx formation.
Alexander perfected it.
– Soldiers carried 18–21 ft. spears (sarissas)
– Multiple rows of spear points created an impenetrable “wall”
– Enemy armies using shorter spears or swords couldn’t get close
– This formation held the line while cavalry flanked
Terror When Resisted
Mercy When Obedient
Result:
Died at 32 likely from sickness; empire instantly fractured.
His generals carved it into pieces.
Today no one follows him
2. Julius Caesar / The Roman Emperors (49 BC–476 AD)
General and former Roman Dictator
Goal: Universal empire
Methods:
– Brutal military expansion, Highly trained Army, Superior weapons,
– Crucifixion as a state terror tactic
– Heavy taxation
– Absolute emperor worship
Rome’s message:
“If you submit, we reward you. (Hearts and minds)
If you rebel, we erase you.”
1. Cultural assimilation
2. Economic control
3. Fear & violence
4. Propaganda
Result:
Empire collapsed from corruption, decadence, and internal rot.
Julius Caesar stabbed 23 times by Roman senators 44bc
3. Genghis Khan & the Mongol Empire (1206–1368)
Founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire
"I am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a
punishment like me upon you,” - Genghis Kahn
Goal: Conquer the entire known world
Methods:
– Shock-and-awe warfare
– Mass slaughter of resisting cities
– Psychological terror
– Forced submission under Mongol rule
Conquered the largest land mass in history
How?
Straight violence
If you resisted... death
Deserted... death
Failed.... death
Result:
Largest land empire in history
but broke into pieces after his death (4 sons)
Today no one follows him
4. Napoleon Bonaparte (1799–1815)
General and former Emperor of the French
Goal: Create a unified European Empire
Methods:
– Highly organized conscription armies
– Rapid military campaigns (Napoleonic tactics)
– Political manipulation
Napoleon marched his armies faster than anyone in Europe - Strike before enemies were ready
Manipulated politics across Europe - Making secret treaties, Isolating individual enemies
Result:
Defeated; his empire crumbled.
Died in isolation and disgrace after losing at Waterloo. (1815 battle in Belgium)
Today no one follows him
But there was a man named Jesus!
Goal: World Redemption
Matthew 5:3-11, 44-45
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons[a] of God.
10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you
44 Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of
your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 20:25-28
25 But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over
them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 26 It shall not be so among you. But
whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever would be first
among you must be your slave, 28 even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve,
and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
And they looked at him crazy!!!!! No one had ever heard anything like this before!!!!
He told them I’m God and like Julius Caesar his own killed him for it!
He died like all the rest of them....
THE PROOF IS ALL AROUND ME!
Many have tried all have failed but one!
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