SPIRITUAL WARFARE

An introduction to Spiritual Warfare Lesson 1

Spiritual warfare begins the moment you are born. Satan will do everything that he can to keep you in darkness and away from the Lord. Jesus warns us about demons, hungry like wolves, waiting to devour the unsuspecting believer. As Christians enter into Gods family, they tend to sweep out their house. Clearing away old sins, habits, lusts etc. Unfortunately, soon old habits return, old sins resurface, and the saint becomes a sinner again.

When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest, and finds none. Then he says, I will return to my house from which I came. And when he comes, he finds it empty, swept, and put in order. Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. So shall it also be with this wicked generation. (Matthew 12: 4345)
This bible study is an introductory lesson plan geared to help gain an understanding of spiritual warfare and the ramifications of an empty house.

Spiritual Warfare | Introduction Lesson 1

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1. Read Luke 10:18 and Revelation 12:7,9 How do these verses relate to the fall of Satan? 2. Read Ezekiel 28. Do you believe that the Prince Of Tyre (28:110) refers to a man, while the king of Tyre (28:1117) refers to Satan? Why or Why not?

3. How does Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14 relate to the fall of Satan? 4. In light of the Power of the Cross and Satans inevitable destiny, do you believe we sometimes give the devil more credit than he deserves? 5. Does the fact that Satans destiny and the victory of the Cross affect how you live on a daily basis?

Food for Thought: If Satan was defeated at the cross of Calvary, why is he causing so much strife today? Practical Application: Make a list of benefits derived from Christs death and resurrection. Digging Deeper: Conduct further investigation into the destiny of Satan and demons. List each major passage on the subject with its meaning. Summarize your findings.

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1. Read Luke 10:18 and Revelation 12:7,9. How do these verses relate to the fall of Satan? Jesus may have been using a prophetic past tense often used in Hebrew, where an event, which will assuredly occur in the future, is spoken of as if it had already taken place. 2. Read Ezekiel 28. Do you believe that the Prince Of Tyre (28:110 refers to a man, while the king of Tyre (28:1117) refers to Satan? Why or why not?

3. How does Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14 relate to the fall of Satan? The context of Isaiah is the prophet taunting the king of Babylon. As with Ezekiels prophecy, there is something more behind the king of Babylon. "No matter how powerful Satan is, Christ is more powerful! Remember, Satan and his host are created beings. When we walk with Jesus, talk with Jesus, spend time with Jesus and become His friend, Satan has no power over us and he can no longer deal with us because he has to deal with Jesus first!" ~Prayer Warriors, Pastor Ron Halvorsen, Sr. (ABC) 4. In light of the Power of the Cross and Satans inevitable destiny, do you believe we sometimes give the devil more credit than he deserves? 5. Does the fact that Satans destiny and the victory of the Cross affect how you live on a daily basis?

Food for Thought: If Satan was defeated at the cross of Calvary, why is he causing so much strife today? Practical Application: Make a list of benefits derived from Christs death and resurrection. Thank the Lord and give him praise for what was accomplished at the Cross. Digging Deeper: Conduct further investigation into the destiny of Satan and demons. List each major passage on the subject with its meaning. Summarize your findings.

Spiritual Warfare | Introduction Lesson 1

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