Bible Study - Spiritual Warfare

Date: September 23, 2015

Scriptures: Jeremiah 27:1, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Leviticus 19:28, Joshua 1:8, Acts 16:16, Romans 6:16, Ephesians 6:10, Mark 16:17, Psalm 91:13-14, Philippians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 4:8, 2 Peter 1:3

Bible Study Topic: Spiritual Warfare

The main thing to guard against is thoughts. Don’t allow the enemy to put a stronghold in your mind. It may start as innocent, but as long as it stays in your mind it builds a root.

You can study the word on your own, but we all need to be taught. There’s a difference between reading the word and studying the word.

The enemy tries to get you into a place of disobedience like speaking against a pastor.

Jeremiah 27:1 – God will deal with every Pastor and teacher that doesn’t speak the truth. Don’t rush to be a teacher.

You must recognize the bondage:

·       Negative thoughts

·       Irrational feelings

·       Habitual sins – been going on so long it no longer bothers the person

We have a materialistic view, we’re concerned about the here and now. Spiritual battles can impact our church family and cultural lives.

It attacks us through false religion. 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 – There are ministers of the world that aren’t ministers of Christ. Satan transforms himself as light, just as ministers change themselves into ministers of light. You need discernment.

Be lead by the spirit.

Weapons of the Adversary

·       Messages that tickle your ears with no substance

·       Fear

·       Frustration

·       Fatigue – when you’re very tired and then the enemy comes along

We must be mindful – watch as well as pray. Leviticus 19:28 – Speaks about tattoos. A lot of symbols are demonic. Do you know what the symbol means. Watch our children – video games are demonic.

Astrology is not Godly!

Charms the origin – the enemy wants you to think it’s decoration. So subtle that you don’t pay attention to it.

Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, which dwells in us. Can’t place things on the temple.

There are things that God created but Satan tries to turn it into something evil. Keep your heart with all diligence. Joshua 1:8 – Keys to living a holy spiritual life.

Get the knowledge to understand that you can’t fight these battles from a non-spiritual standpoint.

You’ll come across contrary people don’t allow yourself to grow angry or bitter. That’s the enemy.

You must take control of the situation. Acts 16:16 – He spoke to the spirit, not to the girl. Paul delivered, using the authority of Jesus name. The weapon was the word.

If something is going on with a family member find out where the access point was. How did the thought get in your spirit. Who have I yielded to, associated with or allowed in my house.

Everyone comes with a spirit. It’s so subtle when you notice it, it’s already there so now you must deal with it.

Romans 6:16 – I can’t allow those things to remain in my life. Don’t dwell, be angry but sin not. Whatever it is settle it now. Eliminate the right of passage by repenting for our sins. Always remember it’s the spirit, it’s not the flesh.

Ephesians 6:10 – We wrestle not with the flesh and blood. Remember that when people are acting out. When the enemy can get you to respond as the person responded, he got you.

Remember, the Lord is listening. Not only does he hear – so does the adversary. He can’t read our mind, but he uses what we say.

You must evict that spirit. Mark 16:17 – for the believers. Everything written in the Bible is for our learning. Our character, our walk must be aligned with the word of God, in order to do those things.

He’s given us power and authority. We have delegated authority. It’s not being used.

If you have the faith to believe and the boldness to act, the authority will work. We will have opposition to the promise – the enemy. But we have power over the enemy. I love the Lord with my whole heart, soul, mind and strength. We are more than conquerors. Psalm 91:13-14 – Because he loves me I will deliver him.

He leads me in the path of righteousness for his namesake. Don’t worry about anything else.

Because we love him – he delivers us – whatever it is – he will deliver us. We must have the patience to wait and don’t set a time limit on God for deliverance.

Philippians 4:6 – don’t get nervous, if it doesn’t happen in two or three days. Stay in your lane.

Don’t allow your belief system to change. 2 Corinthians 4:8 – Winning must take place in our minds before it becomes a reality in your life. To be a winner you need to think like a winner, seek those things above.

Sow the seed of victory into your thought realm.

Rehearse the scripture – say what God says about us – it doesn’t matter what the enemy is doing.

It won’t affect my character.

Don’t allow the enemy to change your conversations. Some things shouldn’t be verbalized.

You can cause your own demise by what you say.

Purpose to speak faith-filled words. Don’t allow the enemy to change your conversation.

Our mouths become the vehicle to wage war.

2 Peter 1:3 – We have been given all things that pertain to life and godliness. It’s not what we do that determines what we do. It’s who we are that determines what we do.

We need to maintain a positive attitude. There’s value in being positive. Be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the word of the Lord.

Maintain the positive attitude.