Know Your Foe

1. Important: There are spiritual forces at work, determined to keep people in darkness. These powers will try to distract you, discourage you, or convince you that these lessons are not meant for you. Resist the urge to dismiss them—stay focused and remain open, even if they don’t seem to apply to you right now. Ephesians 6:12

   For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

2. What do you observe? Matthew 12:22-29

   22 Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. 23 All the people were astonished and said, “Could this be the Son of David?”

   24 But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this fellow drives out demons.”

   25 Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. 26 If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand? 27 And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your people drive them out? So then, they will be your judges. 28 But if it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

   29 “Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house.

3. In verse 22, what was the man suffering from because he had demons living in him?
4. Can demons make a man blind and mute?
5. What happened to the man after the demons had left him?
6. In verse 24, who do the Pharisees claim to be possessed by Beelzebul?
7. Who is Beelzebul?
8. Does Satan have a kingdom?
9. Is Beelzebul in Satan's kingdom?
10. Is Satan's kingdom organized, or divided against itself?
11. Does Jesus drive out demons because he is possessed by the prince of demons?
12. In verse 28, by what means does Jesus drive out demons?
13. Who brought about the driving out of demons? Matthew 9:32-33

    32 While they were going out, a man who was demon-possessed and could not talk was brought to Jesus. 33 And when the demon was driven out, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowd was amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.”

14. Who exposed Satan's kingdom, which had been hidden from men because it was invisible?
15. In verse 29, who is the strongman?
16. What is the strongman's house?
17. Why does Jesus drive out demons?
18. Who held the woman bound? Luke 13:10-16

    10 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” 13 Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.

    14 Indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, the synagogue leader said to the people, “There are six days for work. So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath.”

    15 The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Doesn’t each of you on the Sabbath untie your ox or donkey from the stall and lead it out to give it water? 16 Then should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be set free on the Sabbath day from what bound her?”

19. Can demons cripple your spine and give you back problems?
20. Can you do the will of God when you have demons?
21. Can you serve God well when you have demons?
22. Can you successfully teach the word of God to other people when they have demons?
23. Why did Christ drive out demons everywhere he went? Mark 1:34, Mark 1:39

    Mark 1:34 And He healed many who were ill with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He was not permitting the demons to speak, because they knew who He was.

    Mark 1:39 So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.

24. Who is your foe?
25. How many kingdoms exist in this world?
26. Can you belong in both kingdoms at the same time?
27. Do both kingdoms have the same culture?
28. Describe dressing in both kingdoms.
29. Describe marriage in both kingdoms.
30. Describe sex in both kingdoms.
31. Describe music in both kingdoms.
32. Which animal best describes the Kingdom of Darkness?
33. Which animal best describes the Kingdom of Light?
34. Which kingdom do you belong to?
35. What is the reason for your answer?
36. Write down 5 ways the Kingdom of Light differs from the Kingdom of Darkness.
37. Can demons come in even if you are a believer? Mark 1:39

    So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.

38. In what ways do demons come in? John 5:14

    14 Afterward, Jesus found him in the Temple and said, “Listen, you are well now; so stop sinning or something worse may happen to you.”

39. Can demons come in because of sin?
40. Confess every known sin to God. Proverbs 28:13

    13 You will never succeed in life if you try to hide your sins. Confess them and give them up; then God will show mercy to you.

41. Can demons come in because of your involvement in the occult?
42. Pray, renouncing every involvement in the occult, and get rid of every item connected to it.
43. Pray with faith:

    Heavenly Father,
    I come to You in the name of Jesus Christ, Your only Son, my Lord and Savior. I acknowledge that You alone are the true and living God. I humbly confess that I or my ancestors have participated in practices that are an abomination to You—whether knowingly or unknowingly—including witchcraft, the occult, divination, spiritism, and other forbidden spiritual activities.

    Father, I repent for every act of rebellion, curiosity, or ignorance that led me away from Your truth and into darkness. I renounce every form of the occult—sorcery, casting spells, consulting mediums, tarot, astrology, horoscopes, numerology, Ouija boards, fortune-telling, ancestral worship, and all counterfeit spiritual practices.

    In the name of Jesus, I cancel every curse, spell, ritual, blood covenant, dedication, or spiritual agreement made through these practices. I renounce Satan and every demonic influence in my life. I break all soul ties and generational links to the occult, and I sever every chain that binds me to darkness.

    By the authority of Jesus Christ and the power of His blood, I command every unclean spirit associated with the occult or witchcraft to leave me now and never return. I close every door that was opened to the enemy, and I seal it by the blood of Jesus.

    Holy Spirit, come and fill every area of my life—my heart, my mind, and my spirit. Cleanse me with Your fire. Restore what the enemy tried to steal. Replace every lie with Your truth, and give me a hunger for Your Word and Your presence.

    I declare that I am a child of God. I belong to Jesus Christ alone. He is my Lord, my Redeemer, and my Deliverer. I commit my life fully to Him and to walk in His light all the days of my life.

    Thank You, Father, for Your mercy, Your grace, and the power of deliverance through Jesus Christ.

    In Jesus’ mighty name I pray,
    Amen.

44. Can demons come in because of unforgiveness?
45. When you do not forgive others, are you holding them prisoners?
46. When you do not release your prisoners because of unforgiveness, will God also forgive and release you from your prison?
47. Can demons come in because of a trauma you experienced while you were a child?
48. Forgive everyone who has offended you or caused you some form of trauma.
49. Vocally say this prayer:

    "Lord Jesus, Your Word declares in Romans 10:13 that ‘Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.’
    Today, I call upon Your name—Jesus, my Savior, my Redeemer, my Deliverer.
    I ask You to deliver me from every bondage, every torment, every trap of the enemy.
    Rescue me from the darkness and bring me into Your marvelous light.

    I renounce every tie, agreement, or influence that does not come from You.
    I break every chain in the mighty name of Jesus.
    Let every demonic power be rendered powerless, and every curse be reversed.

    Jesus, I surrender fully to You.
    Save me. Deliver me. Heal me.
    Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and surround me with Your presence.
    I receive Your salvation and freedom, for I have called upon Your name.

    In Jesus’ name,
    Amen."

50. Vocally say this prayer:

    "Heavenly Father, In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, I come against every demonic spirit represented by the spider—every web of deception, control, entanglement, or witchcraft sent to trap me spiritually, emotionally, or mentally.
    I break and destroy every web the enemy has spun over my life. I declare that no weapon formed against me shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and I rebuke every spiritual spider assigned to ensnare me.

    I renounce every door opened—knowingly or unknowingly—that gave access to this spirit.
    I cover myself with the blood of Jesus, and I ask for divine cleansing, healing, and protection.
    Let the fire of the Holy Spirit consume every hidden trap of the enemy.
    I walk in freedom, clarity, and the peace of Christ.

    In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray,
    Amen."

51. Vocally say this prayer:

    "Heavenly Father, In the name of Jesus Christ, I come before You with a repentant and open heart.
    Your Word says in Mark 16:18 that ‘if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them.’
    I stand on that promise and declare that every spiritual food or drink I have consumed in any dream—knowingly or unknowingly—is now flushed out by the blood of Jesus.

    I reject and renounce every satanic covenant or initiation associated with that food.
    I command every evil deposit in my body, soul, or spirit to be uprooted and destroyed by fire, in Jesus’ name.
    Let the blood of Jesus flow through every part of my body and purge me completely.

    Every poison, delay, sickness, curse, or manipulation introduced through that food—I nullify you now by the power in the name of Jesus.

    Thank You, Lord, for restoring me to wholeness and divine health.
    I walk in freedom and victory.

    In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen."