The 3 Levels Of Spiritual Warfare

The 3 Levels of Spiritual Warfare

2 Corinthians 2:11; Ephesians 1:19-22

REVIEW

There are various offensive weapons we have as Christians. We discover how acts like praise and Worship, prayer, the blood of Jesus can be a very powerful effective tool for every Christian.

INTRODUCTION

In our lesson today we are going to consider the various levels of warfare where we can apply the weapons we studied about in our last lesson.

THE 3 LEVELS OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE

1.   THE HEAVENLIES: There are basically three heavens namely the sky/ firmaments, the second heavens and the third heavens. Satan and some of his heavenly demons reside in the seconds heavens where as God resides in the third heaven. Whenever God sends answers to prayer request to his children from his abode in the third heavens, Satan and his cohorts in the second heavens can fight against it. We therefore have a duty to continue praying and taking charge of the authorities in the heavens. Daniel 10:10-21, Ephesians 2:2

Discussion.

Based on Daniel`s example, how would you ensure that the forces of the air do not hinder answers to your prayers?

2.   THE BELIEVERS MIND: Our mind is the place where most of our personal battles go on. The bible teaches us to be hopeful, steadfast, diligent etc in our walk with God; all these virtues are birthed and nurtured in the mind.

Humble Beginnings, Praise And Patience

Scripture: Luke 2: 1- 35

Luke 2: 1 – 7

Our Lord and King was born in a manger. That is a humble beginning. The Bible in Job 8:7 says though your beginning be small your latter end shall be greatly increased. God has a beginning for every one of us and he usually starts from the very bottom and gradually takes us to the top. Therefore, it is important that we do not despise where we are right now because we know that the Lord will greatly increase our latter end. Phil. 2: 6 – 11.

Discuss how believers can appreciated their present state while trust God for their future greatness.

Luke 2: 8 – 20

The company of angels appeared praising God. Likewise the shepherds gave glory to God for Christ’s birth. It’s all about praising God.

God's Word And His Prophecy

Scripture: Luke 1: 57- 80

Luke 1: 57 – 66

Elizabeth, who was barren for so many years, now gives birth and the Bible says her neighbors and relatives shared in her joy, they were amazed at God’s greatness and even wondered what else lies ahead. We are surrounded by many who have lost hope and are discouraged, all they are waiting for is a barren Elizabeth (you and I) who will give birth thus announcing to them that God is mighty to deliver. No matter the barrenness that we may face, God is able to turn it around and bring joy.

Discuss why believers run from trials and want the easy way out, instead of trusting in God who is able to DELIVER them from all barrenness.

  

Luke 1: 67 – 75

Zechariah the priest angered angel Gabriel and his mouth was shut for a period till his son John was named. The Bible then said he was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied. In the house of God is rebuke, correction, exhortation and more. These may bring about offenses. But when this happens what do we do? Many of us go away bitter, but let’s learn from Zechariah who allowed himself to be filled with the Holy Spirit and continue the work of God.

Being filled with the Holy Spirit and God’s word is an important ingredient to deal with offenses. Discuss

Luke 1: 76 – 80

Zechariah prophesied into his son’s life and John grew to fulfill this prophesy.  As believers filled with the Holy Spirit we can also speak to the dry bones, they will hear and rise again. The Bible says we should ask and we shall receive, seek and we shall find, knock and the door will be open. Most often we do not do persist in these. Zechariah’s word of prophesy did not fall to the ground but accomplished the purpose for which it was sent.

God’s words of prophesy will eventually come to pass. What part do believers play in achieving this? Discuss