The first account of spiritual warfare takes place in the Garden of Eden. Within the opening pages of the Bible, in a good creation, Adam and Eve face temptation and succumb to it. The serpent lures them with lies; they take the bait and disobey God. Job offers another glimpse at this ancient enemy of God’s people: Satan. The narrative describes his access to heaven, appeal to God, and oppression of Job. These two accounts lay a foundation for understanding spiritual warfare.

We’re taking an integrated approach to spiritual warfare. This means we will bring together the Bible, history, and contemporary beliefs to better understand the topic. We will follow the redemptive story outlined in Scripture, moving from Genesis to Revelation. We will consider Jesus’s triumph and the devil’s schemes. Along the way we will consider topics like idolatry, regional spirits, generational curses, and mental health disorders. Ultimately, we will equip one another to stand firm in our spiritual world.  

Welcome to Season 1 of Leesburg Grace Teachings. To get beneath the surface on the topic of spiritual warfare, we will take sixteen weeks to provide a biblical, historical overview. The trailer outlines the season.