A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; Our helper He amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe, His craft and pow’r are great, And, armed with cruel hate, on earth is not his equal—Martin Luther THE TITLES OF SATAN List the titles of Satan that describe his location: •Ephesians 2:2 •2 Corinthians 4:4 List the titles of Satan that describe his reputation: •Luke 4:2, 13 •John 17:15 List the titles of Satan that describe his occupation: •1 Thessalonians 3:5 •Revelation 12:10 THE CAREER OF SATAN Turn to Ezekiel 28. In the first 10 verses of this prophecy Ezekiel predicted the downfall of the “ruler of Tyre,” a king by the name of Ethbaal. Then, in verses 11-19, the prophet turned his attention to the true “king of Tyre” or Satan who was the motivating influence behind this pagan ruler. What was the original creation of Satan (vv. 11-19)? What caused God to cast Satan out of heaven? Chart the future and ultimate defeat of Satan as described by the apostle John in the Book of Revelation: •Revelation 20:1-3 •Revelation 20: 7-9 •Revelation 20:10 THE WORK OF SATAN Read Genesis 3:1-5. What is the activity of Satan toward the plans of God? What has Satan already done to people (2 Corinthians 4:3-4)?
What does Satan want to do to believers (1 Peter 5:8-9)?
Read Ephesians 6:10-18. What resources does the believer have to combat the tactics of Satan?