Our new series started with a study of Adam and Eve. On Saturday we studied Lucifer.
As a continuation of what Jamie started last week, we
know that spiritual warfare is real. It
can be easy to state and sometimes even comforting to believe. But we still have a difficult time when
talking about Satan. Why?? Maybe Verbal Kint is correct when in The
Usual Suspects he says the greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing
a world that he doesn’t exist. Or maybe
our culture has created a pitchfork carrying character similar to a Santa
Claus.
So we took time in Life Group to go through the bible and
list the names used to describe or talk about Lucifer. Here is a partial list:
Accuser, adversary, lion, Beelzebul, ruler of demons, Belial,
Leviathan, twisted serpent, devil, father of lies, dragon, serpent, satan, evil
spirit, ruler of this world, prince of the power of the air, tempter, god of
this world, Lucifer, angel of light, the enemy, Angel of the abyss, Abaddon,
Apollyon
Then we made a list of the attributes or characteristics
of Satan:
Was the anointed cherub, is limited spatially, and not
omnipresent.
He is a liar, an oppressor, and an imitator.
He came to kill, steal, and destroy.
He will tempt, he plans, he schemes, he fights, he loses.
My challenge
for you this week involves watching this clip of Bishop Ron Archer testimony.
Then I want you to stand with your family outside of your
house and tell Satan that he is not welcome in your home. Tell him that in the power of the name of
Jesus, that you forbid him to work in your home. Then pray a blessing on your house and
family.
Be intentional this week.
Travis
