David & Solomon: Subtle Ways of Satan
David was a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:13-14) who killed a bear and lion by God’s power. He defeated Goliath the same way (1 Samuel 17:45-47). His …
Saul: Stages of Demonizing 2
Saul allowed himself to be demonized when he opened himself to the influence of demons by the sin in his life, especially his anger and jealousy of David. That …
Saul: Stages of Demonizing 1
Saul was the first king over Israel. He was the choice of the people for he was tall and good looking (1 Samuel 10:23-24) – external traits being all the …
Joshua: The Battles Never End
During this time the northern tribes had time to unify and prepare (Joshua 11:1-5). Victory in the north did not come in one quick, short battle as we would often …
Jericho: Each Battle is Different
The first battle was at Jericho (Joshua 5:13 – 6:27). It is important to note that no two battles, then or now, are exactly alike. At the Red Sea the …
Joshua, Fighting Spiritual Battles
The book of Joshua is one of the most detailed books on spiritual warfare in the Bible. 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 tells us that the things that happened to the …
Fear: A Top Weapon of Satan
Despite all God’s show of power and clear provision, the Jews failed to enter the land because of their fear of the giants who were already living there. Quite naturally, …
Spiritual Warfare Through Your Family Tree
We usually don’t associate the Ten Commandments with spiritual warfare, but there is a close connection (Exodus 20:4-5). After the commandment to not make any idols God gives the reason: …
Moses and Spiritual Battles
The whole conflict between Moses and Pharaoh, Israel and Egypt, is one of spiritual warfare. The battle with Satan’s magicians, Janees and Jambrees, the victory of God over the gods …
Job and Spiritual Battles
Satan not only attacked God’s kingdom on a world-wide scale, but he opposed individuals who were part of that kingdom as well. Job is a prime example of this. He …