Picking The Team

“And there was war in heaven, Michael and His angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven” Rev. 12: 7-8

“The great dragon was hurled down- that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him…. Rev 9-12

“But woe to the earth and the sea (Inhabitants of Earth) because the devil has gone down to you, he is filled with fury because he knows that his time is short”. Rev 12:12

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Question: Whose team are we on ?

“No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon”. Luke 16:13

Christians vs Others

Satan Created being Ezek 28:15 Originally lived in heaven Luke 10:18 One of the highest positions Ezek 12:14 Wanted to be like the Most High Isa 14:14 Warred against God Rev 12:7 Expelled from Heaven Rev 12:9 Assigned to this earth Rev 12:9

“Put God’s armour on, so as to be able to resist the devils tactics. For it is not against human enemies that we have to struggle, but against the Sovereignties and the Powers who originate the darkness in this world, the spiritual army of evil in the heavens.” Eph 6:11-12 (Jerusalem Bible)

Devil Bible references Satan - 55 Bible references Other names Dragon Lucifer Serpent

Jesus -251 references in John God -4,370 times in Scripture David -1,050 times in Scripture Solomon300 times in Scripture

“That through death He might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong bondage”. Hebrews 2:14-15

How does Satan influence us ?

1.Through our own sinful human nature

“Each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin; and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death”. James 1:14,15 RSV

“And supper being ended, the devil having already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray Him (Jesus).” John 13:2

How does Satan influence us ? 1.Through our own sinful human nature 2.He controls circumstances

“And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure”. 2 Cor 12:7

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God” Rom 8:28

How does Satan influence us ? 1.Through our own sinful human nature 2.He controls circumstances 3.He tries to discourage

“Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. And the Lord said to Satan “The Lord rebuke you, O Satan”…. Now Joshua was standing before the angel with filthy garments.

And the angel said to those who were standing before him. ‘Remove the filthy garments from him’ And to him he said ‘Behold I have taken your iniquity away from you, and I will clothe you with rich apparel”. Zech 3:1-4 RSV

“If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”. 1 John 1:9

How does Satan influence us ? 1.Through our own sinful human nature 2.He controls circumstances 3.He tries to discourage 4.He uses deception

“And he doth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, and deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do”. Rev 13:13, 14

How to defeat Satan ?

1.Recognize our own weakness

How to defeat Satan ? 1.Recognize our own weakness 2.Talk to God (prayer)

How to defeat Satan ? 1.Recognize our own weakness 2.Talk to God (prayer) 3.Appropriate Scripture

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. Phil 4:13

“Without Him I can do nothing”. John 15:5

In times like these, you need a Saviour In times like these, you need an anchor Be very sure, be very sure Your anchor holds, and grips a solid rock

This rock is Jesus, Yes He’s the one This rock is Jesus, The only one Be very sure, be very sure Your anchor holds, and grips a solid rock

In times like these, you need the Bible In times like these, O be not idle Be very sure, be very sure Your anchor holds, and grips a solid rock

This rock is Jesus, Yes He’s the one This rock is Jesus, The only one Be very sure, be very sure Your anchor holds, and grips a solid rock

In times like these, I have a Saviour In times like these, I have an anchor I’m very sure, I’m very sure My anchor holds, and grips a solid rock

This rock is Jesus, Yes He’s the one This rock is Jesus, The only one I’m very sure, I’m very sure My anchor holds, and grips a solid rock !