From the day that you received Jesus Christ as Savior, you entered into a spiritual warfare. Your enemy is the devil and he will do everything in his power to make you a discouraged, doubting, defeated Christian. Be aware of his wiles, know who you are in Christ, trust in the Lord for victory.
1. Circle the keywords or phrases in the following Scriptures.
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 (NIV)
Then the LORD God said to the woman, "What is this you have done?" The woman said, "The serpent deceived me, and I ate." Genesis 3:13 (NIV)
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:10, 12 (NIV)
"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak." Matthew 26:41 (NIV)
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 (NIV)
Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:11 (NIV)
2. What do we learn about Satan and Standing against him in (answer briefly):
1 Peter 5:8 Genesis 3:13 Ephesians 6:10, 12 Matthew 26:41 James 4:7 Ephesians 6:11
3. Memorize ***Matthew 26:41***
Strengthening Your Walk:
Answering the following questions regarding your Identity in Christ will help you to grow and learn more regarding God’s Word. Look up the Scripture references to find the answers.
1. How was your life characterized before you became a Christian according to Ephesians 2:1-4?
Your condition, v.1? Your conduct, v.2?
2. You were dead but what are you now? Ephesians 2:4,5
3. In what ways in the newness described in 2 Corinthians 5:15 true in your life?
4. What new nature has God given the Christian? 2 Peter 1:3,4
5. What new purpose has God given the Christian? 2 Corinthians 5:15
6. For whom do you live and how is this seen in your life?
7. What new ministry has God given the Christian? 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
8. In what ways have you been an ambassador of Christ? 2 Corinthians 5:20-21