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13: How Can I Live Victoriously? "Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggles is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." (Ephesians 6:11-12) The Bible calls us Christians to live wisely, being sensitive to the methods of the enemy in order that we may not be caught off guard when he attacks us. Someone has aptly put it, "Knowing the enemy is winning half the battle!" Many fall prey to the workings of the Devil simply because they deny his existence or are ignorant of his ways. In this lesson, we will seek to equip ourselves with biblical knowledge concerning Satan and his activity. The Fall of Satan Read Ezekiel 28:12-15. What truths can we cite concerning the person of Satan before his fall? __________________________________________________________________ Read Ezekiel 28:15-17; Isaiah 14:12-15. What is the possible reason for Satan's fall? __________________________________________________________________ What had Satan become after his fall? __________________________________________________________________ According to 1 Timothy 3:6, why should we not appoint new converts into
leadership positions? According to Revelations 20:10, what is the ultimate destiny of Satan? __________________________________________________________________ The Person of Satan How do people perceive Satan? Cite some false concepts concerning the person of Satan. __________________________________________________________________ Read Ephesians 6:11, 12. What are some truths we can learn about Satan? How does it differ from popular concepts of Satan? __________________________________________________________________ Notes: Satan - adversary schemes - (Grk. methodias) well-thought of plans. rulers...authorities...powers...spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms - refer to an effective organizational system of evil. The Purpose of Satan According to 2 Corinthians 4:4, what is Satan's ultimate purpose? __________________________________________________________________ Read the following biblical passages and answer how Satan tries to accomplish his goal in each reference. John 8:44 _________________________________________________________ Rev. 12:9 _________________________________________________________ 2 Cor. 11:14 _______________________________________________________ Mark 4:3, 4, 14, 15 _________________________________________________ How To Resist Satan Read Ephesians 6:10. What does it mean to be "strong in the Lord?" __________________________________________________________________ According to James 4:7, what two steps are needed to overcome the Devil? __________________________________________________________________ Read Ephesians 6:14-17. Identify the different pieces of armor God has provided the Christian and write down what each signifies. 1. ________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________ 4._________________________________________________________________ 5. ________________________________________________________________ 6. Weapon: ________________________________________________________ According to Ephesians 6:18, what other powerful weapon has God given each Christian to overcome the evil one? __________________________________________________________________ Cite one principle of prayer according to this verse. Preparations for the Next Lesson 1. Answer Lesson 14.
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