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War is horrendousWar is horrendous Spiritual warfare was rarely, if ever, Spiritual warfare was rarely, if ever,

mentionedmentioned Our enemy is not communism, terrorism Our enemy is not communism, terrorism

or radicalsor radicals Jesus - our enemy is “the ruler of this Jesus - our enemy is “the ruler of this

world” world” We don’t want this battleWe don’t want this battle

ENEMY ENEMY REVEALEDREVEALEDIdentifying the Identifying the

EnemyEnemyHANDPRINT: HANDPRINT: Knowing our enemy helps us Knowing our enemy helps us remain victorious in warfare.remain victorious in warfare.

HANDWRITING ON THE HEART (HANDWRITING ON THE HEART (to be to be memorized)memorized): : “…greater is he that is“…greater is he that isin you, than he that is in the world” in you, than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4).(1 John 4:4).

ENEMY REVEALEDENEMY REVEALEDIdentifying the EnemyIdentifying the Enemy

I.I. The story begins like a The story begins like a fairytalefairytaleII.II. Lucifer – the chosen oneLucifer – the chosen one

A.A. Lucifer wanted more - prideLucifer wanted more - prideB.B. Lucifer’s many namesLucifer’s many namesIII.III. Prince of this worldPrince of this world

A.A. He has power, but he is not allHe has power, but he is not allpowerful.powerful.B.B. God keeps Satan on a short leash.God keeps Satan on a short leash.

Lucifer, son of theLucifer, son of themorning star, morning star, became Satan, became Satan, father of the night father of the night and ruler over the and ruler over the kingdom ofkingdom ofdarkness.darkness.

FROM HIS HAND: FROM HIS HAND: Read Isaiah 14:12-15 and Ezekiel 28:11-Read Isaiah 14:12-15 and Ezekiel 28:11-19 for an early history of the Enemy..19 for an early history of the Enemy..

TRACE HIS HAND: TRACE HIS HAND: Match the title of the Enemy with the Match the title of the Enemy with the work he does.work he does.

HIS HAND IN MY LIFEHIS HAND IN MY LIFE___ 1. Prince of the Power of the Air___ 1. Prince of the Power of the Air___ 2. God of this World___ 2. God of this World___ 3. Ruler of Darkness___ 3. Ruler of Darkness___ 4. (like a) Roaring Lion___ 4. (like a) Roaring Lion___ 5. Man of Sin, Son of Perdition___ 5. Man of Sin, Son of Perdition

a. blinds us from believinga. blinds us from believingb. devours, destroysb. devours, destroysc. exalts himselfc. exalts himselfd. fulfills the desires of the d. fulfills the desires of the fleshfleshe. weakens, unable to stande. weakens, unable to stand

——Do you believe in a real devil? Fifty percent of born-Do you believe in a real devil? Fifty percent of born-again Christians say they did not believe in the existence again Christians say they did not believe in the existence of Satan. Why is this?of Satan. Why is this?——How does our belief about Satan affect our spiritual How does our belief about Satan affect our spiritual life?life?——How can we teach our children of the reality of the How can we teach our children of the reality of the devil without scaring them to death?devil without scaring them to death?

Each week resolve to memorize one verse. Begin with Each week resolve to memorize one verse. Begin with 1 John 4:4. Say it over, first thing upon arising and 1 John 4:4. Say it over, first thing upon arising and last thing before sleeping.last thing before sleeping.

TOUCHPOINT: TOUCHPOINT: I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag,I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag,And to the Savior, for whose Kingdom it stands.And to the Savior, for whose Kingdom it stands.One Savior, crucified, risen and coming againOne Savior, crucified, risen and coming againWith life and liberty for all who believe.With life and liberty for all who believe.

THINK: THINK: Who in her right mind would pledge allegiance to a Who in her right mind would pledge allegiance to a defeated foe?defeated foe?

ENEMY ENEMY REVEALEDREVEALEDThe BattleThe Battle

HANDPRINT: HANDPRINT: A war exists between the A war exists between the kingdoms of light and darkness.kingdoms of light and darkness.HANDWRITING ON THE HEART (HANDWRITING ON THE HEART (to be to be memorized)memorized): : “For though we walk“For though we walkin the flesh, we do not war after the flesh” in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh” ( 2 Corinthians 10:3).( 2 Corinthians 10:3).

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IV.IV. The seed of war was born The seed of war was born in Heaven, but it was onin Heaven, but it was on earth that it took root and spread.earth that it took root and spread.

A.A. Adam and EveAdam and EveB.B. Enemy’s plan has not changedEnemy’s plan has not changed

1.1. Bondage of the IsraelitesBondage of the Israelites2.2. Efforts to destroy the Jewish raceEfforts to destroy the Jewish raceC.C. God is orchestrating God is orchestrating

every sceneevery scene

Fight the good fightFight the good fightwith all thy might.with all thy might.Christ is thy strengthChrist is thy strengthand Christ thy right.and Christ thy right.

FROM HIS HAND: FROM HIS HAND: Read 1 Chronicles. 21:1; Job 1:12; Luke: Read 1 Chronicles. 21:1; Job 1:12; Luke: 22:31; 1 Thessalonians 3:5-8; 1 John 2:14.22:31; 1 Thessalonians 3:5-8; 1 John 2:14.

TRACE HIS HAND: TRACE HIS HAND: The Enemy works through God’s people. The Enemy works through God’s people. Identify some of these people by using the Scriptures Identify some of these people by using the Scriptures above to fill in the blanksabove to fill in the blanks

The Enemy had to receive God’s permission in order to afflictThe Enemy had to receive God’s permission in order to afflict_________. (What about you?)_________. (What about you?)

The Enemy sifted ____________ like wheat, but Jesus prayed that The Enemy sifted ____________ like wheat, but Jesus prayed that hishisfaith would remain strong. (Have you been sifted?)faith would remain strong. (Have you been sifted?)

The Enemy had to receive God’s permission in order to afflictThe Enemy had to receive God’s permission in order to afflict_________. (What about you?)_________. (What about you?)

The Enemy sifted ____________ like wheat, but Jesus prayed that The Enemy sifted ____________ like wheat, but Jesus prayed that hishisfaith would remain strong. (Have you been sifted?)faith would remain strong. (Have you been sifted?)

News of the faith and joy of the _____________________ (and their News of the faith and joy of the _____________________ (and their resistance to the tempter) brought comfort to Paul and his ministry resistance to the tempter) brought comfort to Paul and his ministry partners in their afflictions and distress. partners in their afflictions and distress. (Would others find comfort (Would others find comfort in hearing of you?)in hearing of you?)

__________ __________ were commended because they had __________ __________ were commended because they had overcome the wicked one. overcome the wicked one. (Are you overcoming him?)(Are you overcoming him?)

Satan stood up and provoked (tempted) ____________ to sin. (HowSatan stood up and provoked (tempted) ____________ to sin. (Howdoes he tempt you?)does he tempt you?)

LEND A HAND:LEND A HAND:——It’s a scary thought that the Enemy uses us. Can he work through It’s a scary thought that the Enemy uses us. Can he work through us without our knowledge?us without our knowledge?——Is it possible to have dual citizenship in both the kingdom of Is it possible to have dual citizenship in both the kingdom of darkness and the kingdom of light?darkness and the kingdom of light?——What responsibilities do we have as citizens of the Kingdom of What responsibilities do we have as citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven?Heaven?LIFT YOUR HANDS: LIFT YOUR HANDS: Each week memorize the Handwriting verse. Each week memorize the Handwriting verse. Ask God to help you retain His Word. Ask God to help you retain His Word. Pray the Holy Spirit would help you recognize the evil influencesPray the Holy Spirit would help you recognize the evil influencesin your life. in your life. Claim the victory through the power of the Word.Claim the victory through the power of the Word.TOUCHPOINT: TOUCHPOINT: The battle belongs to the Lord.The battle belongs to the Lord.

ENEMY ENEMY REVEALEDREVEALEDThe BattlefieldThe Battlefield

HANDPRINT: HANDPRINT: In this war for human souls, In this war for human souls, the battlefield is the mind.the battlefield is the mind.HANDWRITING ON THE HEART (HANDWRITING ON THE HEART (to be to be memorized)memorized): : “And be not conformed“And be not conformedto this world: but be ye transformed by the to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may proverenewing of your mind, that ye may provewhat is that good, and acceptable, and what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” (Romans 12:2).perfect, will of God” (Romans 12:2).

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The BattlefieldThe Battlefield

V.V. Whosoever and His Heart Whosoever and His Heart HouseHouse

A.A. King’s promiseKing’s promiseB.B. Instruction manualInstruction manualC.C. House overrun with intolerable guestsHouse overrun with intolerable guestsD.D. ApplicationApplication

1.1. King and EnemyKing and Enemy2.2. Mind is a battlefieldMind is a battlefield

The mind has noThe mind has no garbage disposal. We garbage disposal. We must take an aggressivemust take an aggressive role in bringing intorole in bringing into captivity every thoughtcaptivity every thought for Christ.for Christ.

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VI.VI. A Woman’s mindA Woman’s mindA.A. Mental computer Mental computer – – never shuts downnever shuts downB.B. God reprograms our thought lifeGod reprograms our thought lifeC.C. Bring every thought into captivityBring every thought into captivity

1.1. Uncontrolled thoughts,Uncontrolled thoughts,2.2. Self-centered indulgencesSelf-centered indulgences3.3. Hangovers from a former lifestyleHangovers from a former lifestyle

• ““Be filled with the Spirit.”Be filled with the Spirit.”

The mind has noThe mind has no garbage disposal. We garbage disposal. We must take an aggressivemust take an aggressive role in bringing intorole in bringing into captivity every thoughtcaptivity every thought for Christ.for Christ.

FROM HIS HAND: FROM HIS HAND: Read Job 38:36; Isaiah 26:3; Luke 12:29; Read Job 38:36; Isaiah 26:3; Luke 12:29; Romans 12:16; Philippians 2:5; Colossians 3:2; Hebrews Romans 12:16; Philippians 2:5; Colossians 3:2; Hebrews 8:10. What do these Scriptures say about our thought life?8:10. What do these Scriptures say about our thought life?

TRACE HIS HAND: TRACE HIS HAND: Picture your heart house. Does it need a Picture your heart house. Does it need a thorough cleaning? Take these steps to drive out all thorough cleaning? Take these steps to drive out all unwelcome guestsunwelcome guests.

P__________ (1 Thessalonians 5:17) Ask God to help control yourP__________ (1 Thessalonians 5:17) Ask God to help control yourthinking. It’s only the first step; there’s more.thinking. It’s only the first step; there’s more.

M_____________________ upon God’s W________ (Psalm 19:14). M_____________________ upon God’s W________ (Psalm 19:14). We can saturate our minds with Scripture; think God’s thoughts after We can saturate our minds with Scripture; think God’s thoughts after Him. Read the Psalms aloud to the Lord.Him. Read the Psalms aloud to the Lord.

M__________________ Scripture (Psalm 119:11).M__________________ Scripture (Psalm 119:11).

Journal your p_________________ (1 Timothy 4:15). Discover the Journal your p_________________ (1 Timothy 4:15). Discover the face of God in all your ups and downs. Writing it down helps you face of God in all your ups and downs. Writing it down helps you remember.remember.

Become a___________________ (Romans 14:12). Jesus never sent aBecome a___________________ (Romans 14:12). Jesus never sent adisciple on a mission alone. We need each other.disciple on a mission alone. We need each other.

LEND A HAND:LEND A HAND:——The mind is an awesome thing.The mind is an awesome thing.——The mind is a computer.The mind is a computer.——The mind computer stores data.The mind computer stores data.

LIFT YOUR HANDS: LIFT YOUR HANDS: Ask God to transform your thought life. Ask God to transform your thought life. Pray Psalm 19:14: “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation Pray Psalm 19:14: “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.”Redeemer.”TOUCHPOINT: TOUCHPOINT: The mind has no garbage disposal.The mind has no garbage disposal.

ENEMY ENEMY REVEALEDREVEALEDEnemy WeaponsEnemy Weapons

HANDPRINT: HANDPRINT: Recognize the weapons the Recognize the weapons the Enemy uses to derail Christians.Enemy uses to derail Christians.HANDWRITING ON THE HEART (HANDWRITING ON THE HEART (to be to be memorized)memorized): : “But if our gospel be“But if our gospel behid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded thethe god of this world hath blinded theminds…” ( 2 Corinthians 4:3).minds…” ( 2 Corinthians 4:3).

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““the Enemy attacks our mindsthe Enemy attacks our mindsby despoiling the Christian ofby despoiling the Christian ofhis wealth, decoying him from his walk, andhis wealth, decoying him from his walk, anddisabling the Christian for his warfare.”disabling the Christian for his warfare.”

Ruth Paxton, in her book, Ruth Paxton, in her book, TheTheWealth, Walk and Warfare of theWealth, Walk and Warfare of theChristianChristian

When theWhen theEnemy tempts us,Enemy tempts us,he shows us thehe shows us the

worm—but not the worm—but not the Hook behind that worm.Hook behind that worm.

The Word of GodThe Word of Godhelps us seehelps us see

the hook.the hook.

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Enemy WeaponsEnemy Weapons

VII.VII. Deceit – the enemy’s Deceit – the enemy’s favorite weaponfavorite weapon

A.A. ““angel of light”angel of light”VIII.VIII. Second weapon - temptationSecond weapon - temptation

A.A. See the worm, but not the hookSee the worm, but not the hookIX.IX. Third weapon - accusationsThird weapon - accusations

• Feelings of unworthinessFeelings of unworthiness• GuiltGuilt• Defeat or self-hatredDefeat or self-hatred““let him that thinketh he standeth take let him that thinketh he standeth take

heed lest he fall”(1 Corinthians heed lest he fall”(1 Corinthians 10:12)10:12)

FROM HIS HAND: FROM HIS HAND: Bank tellers focus on the genuine. TheBank tellers focus on the genuine. Themore we focus on Jesus, the less dangerous the Enemy more we focus on Jesus, the less dangerous the Enemy becomes. Let’s focus on the sevenfold character of the becomes. Let’s focus on the sevenfold character of the Christian’s walk as found in the Book of Ephesians. Read Christian’s walk as found in the Book of Ephesians. Read Ephesians 4:3, 17; 5:3-5, 15, 19-20, 30.Ephesians 4:3, 17; 5:3-5, 15, 19-20, 30.

TRACE HIS HAND: TRACE HIS HAND: When you read the passages above, did When you read the passages above, did you spot these characteristics? Following each one, write you spot these characteristics? Following each one, write down one area where you need work. For example, down one area where you need work. For example, following Unity, you might write “in my marriage” or “in following Unity, you might write “in my marriage” or “in my committee meeting.”my committee meeting.”

TRACE HIS HAND: TRACE HIS HAND: When you read the passages above, did When you read the passages above, did you spot these characteristics? Following each one, write you spot these characteristics? Following each one, write down one area where you need work. For example, down one area where you need work. For example, following Unity, you might write “in my marriage” or “in following Unity, you might write “in my marriage” or “in my committee meeting.”my committee meeting.”UnityUnityHolinessHolinessLoveLoveLightLightWisdomWisdomPraisePraiseHarmonyHarmony

LEND A HAND:LEND A HAND:——Satan uses weapons of deception, temptation and accusation.Satan uses weapons of deception, temptation and accusation.

Share your experiences in each of these areas.Share your experiences in each of these areas.——How did you identify these when you experienced them, and howHow did you identify these when you experienced them, and howdid you gain victory over them?did you gain victory over them?——Are you currently feeling the brunt of these weapons? Are you currently feeling the brunt of these weapons? ——Is someone you know facing similar attacks? Is someone you know facing similar attacks? ——Enlist women in a special prayer for those in the midst of the Enlist women in a special prayer for those in the midst of the battle.battle.

LIFT YOUR HANDS: LIFT YOUR HANDS: It’s a wicked world out there. Jesus chose to keep us in the world in It’s a wicked world out there. Jesus chose to keep us in the world in the midst of the evil; at the same time, He prayed we would not the midst of the evil; at the same time, He prayed we would not succumb to it. succumb to it. Pray that He would be strong in you and enable you to be victorious Pray that He would be strong in you and enable you to be victorious over the forces of darkness. over the forces of darkness. Ask Him to help us live in the world without being of the world.Ask Him to help us live in the world without being of the world.

TOUCHPOINT: TOUCHPOINT: Near, so very near to God, nearer I could not be;Near, so very near to God, nearer I could not be;For in the person of His Son, I’m just as near as HeFor in the person of His Son, I’m just as near as He.