Introduction
Memory Text: “And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer” (Revelation 12:7-8 NKJV)
In
this week’s and quarter's lesson, we will explore the age-long conflict between
good and evil. Beginning with Lucifer’s rebellion in heaven, we will examine
the origin of evil and God’s long-suffering in dealing with the sin problem.
If God is so good,
How can a God of love allow so much evil to exist?
It
is interesting to know that God didn't create anything evil or that would bring
pain and suffering to humanity, rather it was The Will of God that man should
experience a peaceful and quiet environment, until the seed of corruption was
sown by our first parents.
Did a loving God
create a demonic angel who initiated this war?
Ezekiel's
response to this question is in Ezekiel 28:15. Thou wast perfect in thy ways
from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee.
Undoubtedly no, not at all, God didn't create Lucifer to be this way, his heart
of obedience was changed to be stubborn with His Creator, and pride swept him
away.
What brings about
this war in Heaven?
when
God said let us make man in our image, Lucifer felt embarrassed and
unrecognized. Lucifer felt that God cheated on him or that his value wasn't
Worth being, but God didn't reason it that way, Lucifer was the Chief of all
the angels in heaven but he wasn't satisfied with his position rather he wanted
the angels to worship him.
What does this
passage reveal about Satan’s ability to deceive?
It
should not be a surprise to us as Christians when seeing the whole world under
the dart and attacks of the devil, if the devil could deceive his fellow beings
in heaven then we are nothing to him. God has called His people to respond to
His love and be obedient to His commands by choosing to serve Him.
What was the nature
of this war in heaven? Was it a physical war?
war
is not only when weapons and harmful objects are involved, it could be within
the mind struggling with the decision to take or of whom to obey, one thing is
certain about the war in heaven. Every angel had to decide for or against
Christ. This war obviously includes some kind of physical element.
Does the devil
still fight war today?
The
devil is still in the process of fighting war today. The world is involved, be
it in Christendom, politically, socially, in the marital home, in school and otherwise
and the pains of disobedience are in the hearts of everyone who lives under the
sun. Still, God's word gives us assurance of victory for the battles fought.
Why do you think
Christ sacrificed Himself for us?
the
character of God will give us a clearer understanding of this question, God is
love and so is His nature. The plan of salvation was made and the sacrifice was
provided before the foundation of the world when man sinned, it wasn't a
surprise to God rather the promise of His son was made to eliminate and put an
end to sin problems.
How did Christ
answer Satan’s charges on the cross?
On
the cross the devil and his angels claim he had won the battles, little did he
know that Christ's death is to bring life to the dying world. On the
resurrection morning, Christ rose up with Victory, and powers and authority
were given to Him to bring Satan under His feet and subject of destruction.
Christ's death weakened the Powers of Satan in the Lives of God's children.
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