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The devil is God’s enemy in the story of the Bible.

It all started in the beginning….

Gen 3:1-7

The devil used the same tactics on Jesus as in the garden with Adam and Eve, but Jesus understood his enemy and faced him with the truth.

Luke 4:1-13

“Devil” means “slanderer”; and “Satan” means “adversary.”

The devil is a master schemer. He rarely launches a total frontal assault. Instead, he works subtly and insidiously to disrupt and deceive.

Denying or distorting the truth is the devil’s main objective. If he can do that, then he can mislead people away from God and destroy God’s work in their lives.

Mark 4:14-20

“Don’t think of Satan as a harmless cartoon character with a red suit and a pitchfork. He is very clever and powerful, and his unchanging purpose is to defeat God’s plans at every turn—including His plans for your life.” ~Billy Graham, The Journey

People are often the means by which the devil attacks believers. He works through temptations and human sinfulness to disrupt God’s work in the lives of His people.

John 8:42-47

2 Cor 11:14-15

The battles rage on, but the war has already been won. Through his death and resurrection, Jesus has defeated the devil—God’s archnemesis!

Matthew 25:31-46

Revelation 12:7-12; 20:10

Jonah 1:1-2; Proverbs 6:16-19; Exodus 34:6-7

Jonah 1:3

Jonah 1:4-17

Jonah 2:10, 3:3-4

Jonah 3:5-10

Jeremiah 18:7-8; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Jonah 3:10

Jonah 4:1-11; Ezekiel 18:32; 2 Peter 3:9

Lesson 1: When God calls you to something, do it.

Lesson 2: Respond to difficult people with compassion. Don’t hope that they “get what they deserve”; hope that they repent and change and grow. Look for the best in people.

Micah 4:3–4 From the war in Ukraine to mass shootings, our world is littered with violence. In the Kingdom age, God will eliminate such behavior so people can enjoy peace.

Amos 9:13–14 The poor and vulnerable sometimes go hungry today, but in the age to come, God will bless the world with abundance.

An estimated 39% of people in the USA will get cancer at some point in their lives. Yet, God promises a bright future for humanity when disease, sickness, and premature death will disappear forever.

Romans 1:21–25, 29-32 Even though natural disasters and disease occasionally strike, most of the problems of the world are caused by people. When we go against what God says is right, we become guilty of sin.

Romans 5:6–8; John 3:16 Thankfully because of God’s immense love for us, He set in motion a plan to save us. He gave His only Son, Jesus the King, for us so that we could find freedom and new life.

1 Corinthians 15:20–26 Jesus’ death on the cross was not the end of his story. God raised him from the dead, showing everyone what He has in store for His children.

John 3:16, 17 God loves humanity and wants all to be saved.

Psalm 73:25-28 David viewed it as his responsibility and joy to spread the knowledge and praise of Yahweh.

Luke 4:17-18, 42-44

1 Corinthians 9:16; 2 Corinthians 5:14; Ephesians 6:19-20

Matthew 28:19-20; 2 Corinthians 5:15-21

Change my heart, O God; Make it ever true;

If love for Yahweh and His love for humanity are in your heart, you will have people in your life to tell about Him.

Psalm 106:19-23 Prayer is powerful because it moves the hand of the one who holds the world.

1 Chronicles 29:10-19 This model prayer begins with praise before moving to thanksgiving, and finally to petition.

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 Scripture clearly commands us not to quench the spirit or despise prophecies. We take this seriously by making room for manifestations of the spirit during our service.

1 Corinthians 14:1-5, 13, 26-33 Tongues are unlearned foreign languages spoken to God. Tongues should always be interpreted in our gatherings. Whether tongues and interpretation or prophecy, everything should be done decently and in order so as to build up the congregation.

Hebrews 4:12 Powerful and effective – not merely a collection of ancient texts but has relevance and influence in the present. It penetrates deeply into a person’s being.

1 Thessalonians 2:13 It is transformative with the power to bring about spiritual discernment, conviction, and change in individuals.

Matthew 4:1-11 “It is written.”

Luke 24:27, 32, 44-46 Jesus did not use just personal testimony, rather the Scriptures.

2 Peter 1-4 All things related to life and godliness are within the Scriptures.

1 Peter 1:23-25 How powerful is this word? We are born again when we believe.

Acts 2:37, 41-42, 19:20; 20:18-32 We endeavor to copy what was done in the first century and not what others are doing today.

Psalm 19:7-11 The law, testimony, precepts, commandment, and judgments are all part of Scripture, and in this psalm, the parts represent the whole.

When you read the Scriptures with understanding, you are having an encounter with God.

Jeremiah 23:26-29

In the Bible, the word “church” (ἐκκλησία) does not refer to a building nor to the people of God in general, but to an assembly of God’s people—a congregation. This series is looking at the different aspects of what we do when we come together for worship on Sundays.

1 Corinthians 12:24-26 The members of Christ’s body should care for each other. When one member suffers, all suffer. When one member is honored, all rejoice.

Galatians 6:2 Having announcements is one way that we can help carry each other’s burdens.

Deuteronomy 12:4-7, 11-12, 17-19, 26-27; 16:17; 17:1 Offerings were Israel’s way of worshiping God. These provided sustenance for the priests and Levites as well as a sacred feast for the offeror’s family.

Mark 12:41-44 During the time of Christ, the Old Covenant system of giving was still in effect.

New covenant giving

For you created my innermost parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, because I am awesomely and wonderfully made.

We are meticulously created, which includes the ability to sing and make music.

Praise Yahweh! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and a song of praise is fitting.

Praise Yahweh! Sing to Yahweh a new song, his praise in the assembly of the godly!

Community of worship

I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?

We worship the Creator, not the creation.

On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone, when the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

God’s creation sings, and we are part of that creation.

David brings the ark to Jerusalem and establishes praise and worship practices.

And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Jesus and the disciples sang a hymn between the last super and the agony in the garden – demonstrates importance of singing in the assembly of the saints.

…but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart….

Paul instructs the church to sing.