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1. C. THE POWER OF THE CROSS

2. The cross has power to redeem man and restore him to his divinely appointed place of authority.

3. 1. THE CROSS PICTURED IN THE PASSOVER

4. The Passover played an important part in bringing about the release of the children of Israel from the bondage of Egypt.

5. The devil, sensing this, stirred up Pharaoh to kill all the male children of the Israelites (Exo 1:15,16) — just as he would do some fourteen centuries later before the birth of Christ.

6. A. SATAN: THE DESTROYER. "When the Lord goes through the land to strike down the Egyptians, he will see the blood upon the top and sides of the doorframe. (Exodus 12:23 smf ).

7. A. SATAN: THE DESTROYER. The Lord then will pass over that door. He will not allow the destroyer I to come into your houses and kill your first-born'' (Exodus 12:23 smf ).

8. Satan is the "destroyer." From the fall of man to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the power of death was in the hands of the devil.

9. In Revelation 9:11 he is called Abaddon (Hebrew) and Apollyon (Greek). Both terms mean "destroyer."

10. "The thief [the devil] comes only to steal and kill and destroy'' (John 10:10).

11. B. BLOOD: THE PROTECTION. The presence of the Lord protected those "under the blood" from the destroyer.

12. When the Lord saw the blood on the doorframe of a house, the Lord Himself "passed over" the door His presence overshadowed the family within and kept them from all harm.

13. "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge and place of safety — my God, in whom I will trust.' Surely he will save you... from deadly danger. (Psalms 91:1-8 smf ).

14. "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his -wings you will find refuge... You will not fear the terror of night, nor the dangers of the day...(Psalms 91:1-8 smf ).

15. "Though a thousand fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, it will not come near you. Only with your eyes will you see the punishment of the wicked (Psalms 91:1-8 smf ).

16. Jesus is God's sacrificial lamb for us, and His cross becomes our doorway to eternal life.

17. The blood and the cross provide all the protection we will ever need against all the forces of evil.

18. The devil's power over our lives has been broken at Calvary.

19. Christ has won the victory, and we need no longer fear.

20. 2. JESUS HAS ALL POWER AND AUTHORITY

21. All power in heaven and on earth has been given unto me. Therefore go and make disciples in all nations.. "And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:18-20 smf ).

22. The word "power" means power to rule, to take authority and have dominion.

23. Through His death on the cross, Jesus dethroned the devil and took away his power of death.

24. "Don't be afraid, I am the first and the last. I died, but see, I am alive for evermore. I have the keys [authority] of death and the grave‘’ (Revelation 1:17,18 smf ).

25. D. WE CAN LIVE IN VICTORY!

26. 1. JESUS GAVE HIS DISCIPLES AUTHORITY OVER THE DEVIL!

27. "The seventy disciples returned with great joy. 'Lord,' they said, 'even the demons submit to us when we use your name.’ (Luke 10:17-19 smf ).

28. "And Jesus said to them, 'Yes, I saw Satan falling from heaven like a lightning flash. And I have given you authority over all of the power of the enemy. (Luke 10:17-19 smf ).

29. You have power to crush underfoot scorpions and serpents [demonic powers]. Nothing shall harm you'" (Luke 10:17-19 smf ).

30. "These signs shall follow those who believe: They shall use the authority of my name to cast out demons... " (Mark 16:17 smf ).

31. "Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you " (James 4:7).

32. 2. DON'T RETREAT!

33. "Be watchful and careful. Your enemy the devil prowls and roams around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour — to tear apart and eat. Be firm in the faith and resist him..." (1 Peter 5:8,9 smf ).

34. 2. DON'T RETREAT! A. A PHONY LION

35. “The Lion of the tribe of Judah" (Revelation 5:5).

36. Because we abide in Him, and He in us, we also share in His "lion-nature": We who believe on Jesus become "lion-like."

37. "The wicked flee when no one is chasing them. The righteous, however, are as bold as a lion " (Proverbs 28:1 smf )

38. "Now when the Council saw the boldness of Peter and John, they were amazed. They could easily see that they were common men without learning. Then they realized that they had been with Jesus'' (Acts 4:13 smf ).

39. 2. DON'T RETREAT! A PHONY LION DON'T GIVE HIM POWER

40. THE DEVIL CAN HAVE ONLY AS MUCH POWER OVER OUR LIVES AS WE ALLOW HIM TO TAKE.

41. If we retreat every time the devil roars, we will never learn how to stand firm in the faith and resist him.

42. If we never resist the devil, we will never see the tail-end of the devil heading over the nearest hill.

43. 2. DON'T RETREAT! A PHONY LION DON'T GIVE HIM POWER RUN TOWARD THE ROAR

44. Don't run from your adversary the devil and his roaring's, Run toward the roar. Resist him and he will flee from you.

45. 2. DON'T RETREAT! A PHONY LION DON'T GIVE HIM POWER RUN TOWARD THE ROAR SEEDS OF DECEPTION

46. How does the devil roar his way into our daily lives? He does so by way of our thoughts and feelings.

47. He sows seeds of doubt and fear into the ground of our hearts and minds. If he can tempt us to cultivate or nurture these seeds — they will grow into very large weeds.

48. He sows seeds of doubt and fear into the ground of our hearts and minds. If he can tempt us to cultivate or nurture these seeds — they will grow into very large weeds.

49. 3. RESIST THE DEVIL!

50. 3. RESIST THE DEVIL! STAND FIRM IN FAITH

51. How then can the watchful Christian stand firm in the faith and resist the devil? The same way Jesus did in His humanity while here on earth: 1) BY THE AUTHORITY OF GOD'S WORD; 2) BY THE POWER OF GOD'S SPIRIT.

52. As we, by the Spirit, speak out our confession of faith, "JESUS IS LORD!" — Satan must bend his knee and bow his head.

53. It is demon powers who will tremble in torment when we face them in the mighty Name of Jesus.

54. 3. RESIST THE DEVIL! STAND FIRM IN FAITH SPEAK THE WORD IN FAITH

55. As we submit and come under the authority of God's Word and God's Spirit, that authority comes upon us. We then speak that word as follows: 1) To God in prayer; 2) In the confession of our mouth; 3) To the devil in reproof.

56. The Spirit Himself then moves to energize the word, and the enemy flees — along with his lying thoughts and feelings.

57. WE SUBMIT TO GOD BY FILLING OUR MINDS WITH HIS WORD AND OUR HEARTS WITH PRAYER.

58. For every wrong, evil, negative thought the enemy would sow into our minds, there is a right, good, positive thought from God's Word.

59. The Scripture says we can "overcome evil with good" (Romans 12:21).

60. Every time the devil seeks to give us a push in the wrong direction, we need to push him back— twice as hard— with the truth and power of God's Word.

61. 3. RESIST THE DEVIL! STAND FIRM IN FAITH SPEAK THE WORD IN FAITH THE LAUGH OF FAITH

62. The Scripture says that we are always to be aware of his clever tricks and schemes (2 Corinthians 2:11).

63. IF WE RESPOND WITH THE ROYAL LAUGH OF FAITH AND PRESS OUR ATTACK, HE WILL FLEE IN FEAR.

64. 3. RESIST THE DEVIL! STAND FIRM IN FAITH SPEAK THE WORD IN FAITH THE LAUGH OF FAITH. PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE

65. 3. RESIST THE DEVIL! STAND FIRM IN FAITH SPEAK THE WORD IN FAITH THE LAUGH OF FAITH. PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE You are free

66. Yes, faith rises up and resists, but unbelief gives up and accepts the lies of the devil.

67. At Calvary, Jesus Christ — the Lion of Judah — defeated the devil and stripped him of his power.

68. We were set free from his dominion and given a place of authority in the royal family of God.

69. RISE UP AND FLY AWAY, OPPRESSED ONE.

70. THE HEAVENS WATCH IN WONDER AND AMAZEMENT THAT YOU SUBMIT TO THAT WHICH YOU SHOULD RESIST.

71. YOUR STRAP OF BONDAGE HAS BEEN SEVERED. FLY FREE!

72. E. CONCLUDING CHALLENGE

73. In Christ Jesus you have the power and authority to stand firm and resist his attacks on your heart and mind.

74. You are a son or daughter in the beloved family of God.

75. The Lord does love you, and desires that you take the scepter in your hand and confess the liberty which is rightfully yours.

76. No longer do you need to shrink back in fear or hang your head in shame.

77. Jesus came to set you free, and he whom the Son sets free is free indeed!

78. "...the devils also believe, and tremble" (James 2:19).

79. It is demon powers who tremble when you stand fast and confess the Lordship of Jesus.

80. It is the devil who bends his knee and bows his head, for Christ has won the victory.

81. The power of the enemy has been broken forever. THE DEVIL HAS BEEN DESTROYED!