Isaiah 36-37
March 29, 2009
Satan Sucks and I Hate Him!!!
Jerusalem was attacked by Satan via the demonic forces of the Assyrian Army. Lies and false promises were repeatedly put forth in an effort to deceive Hezekiah and his people. But Hezekiah was able to mourn, seek counsel, and turn to the directions of God and by doing so openly, Jerusalem was able to overcome by the workings of our loving heavenly Father.
§ Spiritual Warfare
o We are in a war and it is with Satan & his demonic forces as the enemy! Satan’s demonic legion is always after us. (Eph 6:12, John 10:10a, 1Peter 5:8-9, 2Cor 10:3-5)
o Satan’s army will try to get in your mind with lies & accusations (John 8:44, Rev 12:10c). He uses blinded, non-believers as a means of attack (2Cor. 4:4).
§ Conflicting Mentalities
o God has plans & purposes for your existence (Jer. 29:11, John 10:10b, 2Cor 5:5).
o Satan is prince of this world and he doesn’t want to give it or you up.
o Satan wishes Guilt, Sadness, Anxiety, Fear (Lock Down).
o Satan wants you to lose focus and make a mistake.
o His formula is Desire into Isolation into Depression into Deception (James 1:14-15).
o Deception = “Unworthy Life” or “Solution Death” = Suicide (physical/spiritual)
§ Solutions
o Share the Burden – shed the light to eliminate the darkness, sprinkle with salt to alter the taste. Confession with Counsel. (Mt 11:28, Gal 6:2, James 5:16, Prov 15:22)
o Mourn with Hope (Mt 5:4)
o Stay away from the ledge, stop the issue (Heb 10:26)
o Resist the Devil by following Jesus (James 4:7)
o Armor Up, Stand Firm (Eph 6:10-18)
o Foot of the Cross (Don’t just go there, stay there)
§ Fix Thoughts (Phil 4:4, Heb 12:2, Deut 6:6-9)
§ Cast Anxiety, No Condemnation (1Pet 5:7, Rom 8:1; remember Moses, David, Paul)
§ You are not Alone, not abandoned (1Cor 10:13, Deut 31:6)
§ Trust Him for Purity & Value (Heb 10:22, 1John 1:9)
§ Prayer (Ps 50:15)
§ Bible (Ps 119:105, 2Tim 3:16-17, Heb 4:12, Deut 6:6-9)
Eph. 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
John 10:10a The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;
1 Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
2Cor 10:3-5 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
Rev 12:10c For the accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down.
2Cor 4:4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Jer 29:11For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
John 10:10b I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
2Cor 5:5 Now it is God who has made us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.
James 1:14-15 but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
Mt 11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Gal 6:2 Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
1John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Prov 15:22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
Mt 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Heb 10:26 If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left,
James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Phil 4:4 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Heb 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
1Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Rom 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus
1 Cor 10:13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
Deut 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Heb 10:22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
1John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Ps 50:15 and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.
Ps 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
2 Tim 3:16-17All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Heb 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
