Borrowing John Pringle's words on Corinthians, the Gospels also offer “...astonishment when we take into view the peculiarly formidable obstacles that opposed its progress in the places that were selected as the scenes of its triumph” - As Jesus confronts authorities ranging from the religious establishment to demonic principalities and powers, the inauguration of the Kingdom of God is set in glorious contrast to every opposing force as Christ proves victorious against every possible foe.