What is satan’s purpose on this earth? Jesus tells us. John 10:10a The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy.[1] We first see this thief in Genesis chapter three, where he seeks to deceive Adam and Eve, whom God had created. Genesis 3:1The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the …
You’re in a spiritual battle, and the Lord wants to equip you to be victorious! In this battle, the Bible gives us a clear picture of who we are up against in our spiritual walk. Today, let’s explore what Scripture teaches about our adversary and why understanding this battle is vital for our walk with …
The war against humanity began in the Garden of Eden when satan tempted Adam and Eve to sin. Satan was once a perfect angel but fell into sin and began a battle against God. Revelation 12:8 And the dragon lost the battle, and he and his angels were forced out of heaven.[1] After Adam and Eve …
Satan is behind the spiritual battle and is our enemy. The Scriptures tell us there are two forces in the world: evil and good. God’s word also tells us that these forces are not equal and satan only continues to exist because God is using him to carry out His plan. Why did God create …
God can communicate in warning dreams to protect us. The evil King Herod wanted the Wisemen to find out where Jesus was and report to him. They may not have realized the danger Herod posed to Jesus, but God did and gave them a dream. Matthew 2:12 When it was time to leave, they returned to …
Soon after his birth, satan tried to kill the Messiah to destroy God’s plan to rescue humanity from their sins. When King Herod learned that the Wisemen had come to worship the newborn king of the Jews, he was deeply disturbed. He was paranoid and saw the newborn king as threatening his leadership. Earlier in …
What is the character of satan compared to God? There is a comparison between the character of Jesus and satan in Scripture. John 10:10 The thief’s (satan) purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. [1] Since satan rebelled, there has been an ongoing battle …
The test of possessions and power may not be on your radar, yet everyone undergoes this trial. We must teach children to share; it does not come naturally. As adults, we may be more subtle, but we often act like small children regarding possessions and power. The Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be …
The test of pride is often a recurring test that we face throughout our lives. We come into the world with a pride nature, but we can overcome this sin with the Lord’s help. We may not know we are caught up in pride because we have blind spots, but our sin is evident to …
Everyone undergoes the test of physical need along our spiritual journey. This earthy life is an ongoing test. Each person has physical needs, such as food and shelter, but will we place those ahead of our spiritual needs? Making spiritual needs a priority is not the way of the world but God’s way. Isaiah 55: …