2. Where does the Bible first mention Jesus’ role as humanity’s Redeemer?

After Adam and Eve sinned, they began to experience rebellion’s life-altering consequences. God met them in their shame and grief and promised them reconciliation through Christ’s sacrifice to come: “And I [God] will put enmity between you [Satan, the serpent] and the woman [God’s people, His church], and between your seed [Satan’s followers] and her Seed [Christ and His followers]. He [Christ] shall bruise your head [Christ ultimately destroys Satan], and you [Satan] shall bruise His heel [Satan’s attempt to defeat Christ at the cross].” Genesis 3:15JTL10 2.4

What a promise of hope, not just to Adam and Eve, but for all humanity, including us! Though all have sinned and deserve the punishment of death, Jesus’ substitutionary death on the cross pays the penalty of sin for every believer. Jesus’ resurrection guarantees our eternal life!JTL10 2.5