How to Receive from God Part 4
Standing Against the Devil’s Schemes
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
I.How to Receive from God
A. Standing Against the Devil’s Schemes
1.(Eph. 6:10-18 NIV; 2 Cor. 10:3-5 NIV) devil’s schemes
a. schemes/wiles – lies, deceit, cunningness trickery, craftiness
b. Why schemes and not strength?
~(Eze. 28:12-19; Isa. 14:12-17; [Col. 2:13-15 NIV]) The devil’s angelic power has been stripped; he is defeated!
c. (John 8:44) The devil is a liar and deceiver.
~(1 Pet. 5:8-9) like a roaring lion
~(2 Cor. 4:3-4) devil blinds the mind
~(2 Cor. 11:3, 14) Satan masquerades
d. (1 John 2:16) the devil’s arsenal
e. (Jas. 1:13-15) Satan appeals to our own desires
~(1 Cor. 10:13) you can handle it!
2.(Jas. 4:7; 1 Pet. 5:8-9) Resist the devil steadfast
3.How the first and last Adam handled temptation.
a. (Gen. 2:15-17; 3:1-6) Eve deceived Adam silent
b. (Matt. 4:1-11) Jesus was not deceived