Definition: "Mac5" in the Bible refers to a time in Jesus's life when he was about 35, according to Matthew 28:18-20 and Mark 4:5. This passage details how Jesus went through 3 separate experiences during his ministry.
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First Encounter with Satan
: In this encounter, Jesus faced Satan (Satan literally means "abomination") who sought to bind or cast out the apostle Peter by putting him in prison for a while and keeping him from preaching the good news of God's grace to anyone else.
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Second Encounter with Satan
: This time was characterized by a second confrontation with Satan, but this time Jesus had been raised up from the dead and was seated at the right hand of the Father (Matthew 16:23-29). He continued teaching and preaching the Gospel through Peter and his disciples, demonstrating the power of God's word to heal people.
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Third Encounter with Satan
: In this encounter, Jesus revealed that he had been raised from the dead on two occasions. The second time he appeared was a literal "time" in history - 70 years after his first resurrection (Matthew 28:19-20). This time He was seen by twelve disciples, including Peter, John, and James.
The term 'Mac5' is often used in the context of Jesus's ministry to refer to these three periods during which he was revealed as God's Son. It also points to His continuing role in history and future times as a great atonement for our sins, offering salvation through His death on the cross.
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