Foothills Christian Church
Weekend Services
Matthew 12:22-26, 28-30 NASB1995
Jesus teaches 6 important facts about life
1. There is a spiritual war going on that never has a cease fire.
Jesus teaches 6 important facts about life
2. The field of battle is human lives.
Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus…(Mt. 12:22)
Jesus teaches 6 important facts about life
3. Wherever the Kingdom of God is, people will be set free.
But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. (v. 28)
Jesus teaches 6 important facts about life
4. In this war, there are no non-combatants or Conscientious Objectors.
He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me scatters. (vs. 30)
Jesus teaches 6 important facts about life
5. In this battle, unity and harmony are all important for victory.
“Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and any city or house divided against itself will not stand.” (v.25)
Jesus teaches 6 important facts about life
6. Jesus has bound and reduced Satan’s power to deceive and hold people.
Or how can anyone enter the strong man’s house and carry off his property, unless he first binds the strong man? And then he will plunder his house. (v. 29)
Satan can’t hold someone captive who calls to Jesus for deliverance.
Rom. 10:13 ““Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
He subjected Satan to the authority of the believer.
James 4:7 Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
He limits Satan’s access to a believer’s life.
II Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
Luke 22:31-32 NASB1995
1 John 5:19 NASB1995
Colossians 1:12-13 NASB1995
2 Corinthians 2:10-11 NASB1995
Genesis 4:7 NASB1995
Genesis 2:15 NASB1995
Hebrew Shamar = attend to, guard or watch over
Ephesians 6:11-12 NASB1995
James 4:7 NASB1995