Jesus and the Demons Luke 4:31-37 April 22, 2018
Isaiah 46:10 Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, My purpose will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure ;.
The Spiritual War: The Fall of Humanity Genesis 3:4-5 4 The serpent said to the woman, You surely will not die! 5 For God knows that in the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil. Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, And you shall bruise him on the heel. Genesis 3:22 Then the LORD God said, Behold, the man has become like one of Us, knowing good and evil; and now, he might stretch out his hand, and take also from the tree of life, and eat, and live forever
The Spiritual War: The Fall of Humanity Pharaoh kills the baby boys Exodus 1:20-22. Every son who is born you are to cast into the Nile, and every daughter you are to keep alive. Herod kills the baby boys Matthew 2:13, 16 16 Then when Herod saw that he had been tricked by the magi, he became very enraged, and sent and slew all the male children who were in Bethlehem and all its vicinity, from two years old and under,
The Spiritual War: The Fall of Humanity Jesus is tempted: Luke 4:1-13 Jesus is handed over for crucifixion: Matthew 26:1-2 Jesus is betrayed by Judas for 30 pieces of silver: Matthew 26:14-15 Jesus is resurrected from the dead: 1 Corinthians 15:12
WWII Six Million Jews were killed about 60 million people died as a result of the war, many of whom were Christians.
Deception in War All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near. If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle. Sun Tzu, The Art of War
Optical Conclusions
Know the Enemy 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. 14 No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is not surprising if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their deeds.
What is Coming? 1 John 2:18 Children, it is the last hour; and just as you heard that antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have appeared; from this we know that it is the last hour.
The antichrist Copies Christ as Much as he Can Christ: Holy Trinity Father, Son, Holy Spirit Matthew 28:19 Antichrist: Unholy Trinity Dragon, Beast, & False Prophet Revelation 13; 16:13; 20:10 Resurrection from the dead Acts 2:24 Angels Hebrew 1:14 Resurrection from a fatal head wound Revelation 13:3 Demons **
**Some Jesus Encounters with Demons Jesus & the Legion of Demons: Luke 8:30 Jesus & Mary Magdalene & her 7 demons: Mark 16:9; Luke 8:2 Jesus said some believers will be casting out demons: Mark 16:17 Jesus sent the 12 out & gave them authority over demons: Matthew 10:1; Mark 6:7, Luke 9:1 Jesus & a boy with an unclean, or demonic spirit: Mark 9:16-29
Demons are real Demons are powerful Demons can mask their evil deeds under the guise of mental illness Demons can come and go - Mark 12:43-45 - when it comes back it brings 7 other spirits Demons require a body to live in Demons can drive people to suicide Demons are subject to Jesus (and they know who He is!)
Nowhere does the Bible claim that Jesus, or anyone else, cast out the final demon on earth!
Then How Do Christians Live in a World with Demons, and Demonic
Be Boogey Man Smart Don t Be Boogey Man Stupid Ephesians 6:10-18 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.
OVERT DEMONIC ACTIVITY COMING, WARNS 'SPIRITUAL WARFARE' EXPERT 'Stand against the powers of darkness rather than ridicule or run from them' Pastor Karl Payne, former chaplain of the NFL s Seattle Seahawks published: 11/19/2017 at 4:57 PM wnd.com
Know the Enemy our battle is with the demonic realm Ephesians 6:10-18 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Know Yourself Firm in Faith NOT in Fear Ephesians 6:10-18 13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14 Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDEDYOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH, and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, 15 and having shodyour FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE; 16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Grow in Prayer Ephesians 6:10-18 18 With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,
Be Confident in the Victory We Have Through Jesus 1 John 4:4 You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.