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Satanology is a significant biblical doctrine that examines the existence, personality, origin, fall, and nature of Satan.

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Contrary to some beliefs, Satan is not a mythical figure with horns and a tail but a real and personal being.

Satan Exists: The Bible presents Satan as a real, created being, not eternal or self-existent. He is depicted in both the Old and New Testaments interacting with God and humans.

Satan is Personal: He possesses personal traits such as intelligence, memory, knowledge, will, and emotions. He engages in personal actions like speaking, tempting, accusing, and waging war.

Origin and Fall: Ezekiel 28 describes Satan’s original state of perfection, his high rank as the anointed Cherub in Eden, and his fall due to pride and desire for independence from God.

Isaiah 14 details Satan’s ambition to ascend above God’s angels, rule the universe, and be like the Most High, leading to his downfall.

Names and Nature:
Lucifer: Originally a ‘shining one’ or ‘light-bearer,’ indicating his former beauty and exalted position.

Evil One/Wicked One: Reflects his cruel and tyrannical nature post-fall.

Satan: Meaning ‘adversary,’ he opposes God and humanity, embodying hatred and evil.

Satan’s rebellion and sin stem from pride and ambition, leading to his condemnation and ongoing enmity towards God and His creation.

Satan’s various names reveal different aspects of his character and his opposition to the divine order.

Satan is the ruler of the world system - the world of unredeemed men, alienated from God, hostile to Christ, and organised governmentally as a system or federation under Satan. The world - the Kosmos, cosmos, is a Christ-rejecting system, dominated by Satan. The world is the sphere of Satanic influence and authority. The world is opposed to God, as worldliness is opposed to spirituality. The World System is hostile to God. As the saved we can know that "Greater is He that is in you” than he that is in the Satan system, 1 Jn 4:4.

As Lucifer he was once the most beautiful and exalted of all God's creatures.
As the Evil One, the Wicked One, he is the personification of all evil and wickedness.
As Satan he is the hater, adversary, opponent and enemy of God and man. He is the murderer.
As the Serpent he is subtle, crafty and deceitful.
He is the Liar and the Tempter.
As the Devil he is the spoiler - the one who defiles, debauches, besmirches, soils, smears, blights and mars.
He is the accuser, slanderer and traducer.
As Beelzebub he is the god of corruption and the prince of demons.
As Belial he is the worthless, lawless one. He is a rebel and sows the seeds of rebellion.
As a Great Dragon he is vicious with frightening fury and great strength.
As Abaddon-Apollyon he is the destroyer.
As an Angel of Light he is an imitator and counterfeiter.
As the Prince of the Power of the Air he rules the demonic hosts that occupy the earth's atmosphere.
As the Prince of this World he is the architect and power behind the world system that takes men's hearts away from God.
As the God of this Age although judged at the cross, he is still active in the world today.
As a Roaring Lion he deceives in order to destroy.

Satan is under a perpetual curse; his conquest was secured at the cross; he is destined to be cast out of the heavenlies, confined in the abyss and finally consigned to the Lake of Fire.

Mothers have a powerful influence. The Bible tells how to be a mother of godly influence.

A GODLY MOTHER TEACHES. The Bible shows how a mother takes care of the spiritual training of her children. Paul gives credit for how Timothy’s mother EUNICE, and his Grandmother, LOIS, contributed to his spiritual life. 2 Timothy 1:5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. Eunice and Lois, grandmother and mother of Timothy, are noted for their vital role in nurturing Timothy's faith and character. It’s a great example to mothers amongst us. Here’s a way mums can be a godly witness. Be a model of faith to your children.

Mothers, you can make a mark, through nurture - by your example. Timothy knew the Bible. 2 Tim 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. Mothers, you can impart the Word of God to them, from childhood. Teach your children - through life and lip. Transmit your faith - pass on your values and beliefs.This mother’s legacy to her child was a legacy of sincere faith, real faith. It was true. She was real with her faith. This was what she taught, by her life.

A GODLY MOTHER PRAYS. HANNAH is an example of a woman of prayer… She fervently prayed for a child. 1 Samuel 1:10-15 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore. She prayed for the gift of motherhood. Hannah surrendered her desires to God’s will.

Hers was a heartfelt prayer. She poured out her heart and soul. It was the power of faith at work. Believing prayer can work wonders.

She gave birth to Samuel, who became a mighty prophet. Hannah teaches us the power of prayer and persistence. Hannah shows us that God hears and answers the cries of His children.

Hannah’s dedication and commitment to God's will were evident when she promised to dedicate her son, Samuel, to the service of the Lord. 1 Samuel 1:27-28 For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him: (28) Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. And he worshipped the LORD there.

Children are a precious gift committed to our care. Hanah nurtured her son for the glory of God.

A GODLY MOTHER BELIEVES. SARAH was, long past the age of bearing children, and she hears the astounding proclamation from visitors to her tent that she will bear a son. Romans 9:9 For this is the word of promise… Sara shall have a son.

The godly mother believes the Word of God. It’s a Book jam packed full of precious promises, 2 Peter 1:4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises... A godly mother believes the promises of God.

God had promised her this blessing. Genesis 17:16 And I will bless her, and give thee a son ...she shall be a mother of nations... Sarah came to live out her life with patience and trust in God's promises. Sarah's laughter transformed from a symbol of doubt to a testament of faith.

Sarah holds her newborn son in her arms, and names him Isaac: "he laughs," a reminder of both her initial laughter of disbelief and the laughter of joy that now fills her heart. In her old age, she gave birth to Isaac, the child of promise. God blessed her faith, and Sarah became the mother of nations. In the midst of all of our doubts and uncertainties, God's promises remain stedfast.

A GODLY MOTHER IS FAITHFUL. RUTH is an example of a faithful woman. She showed great loyalty and faithfulness, in her devotion to her mother-in-law, Naomi. Ruth stood by her loved ones, even in challenging times. God blessed her for her faithfulness, and she became a mother with her own family. Ruth became mother of Obed, who became father of Jesse, the father of King David.

A GODLY MOTHER IS TO BE PRAISED. Proverbs 31 tells of the virtuous woman, the model mother. She is industrious, wise, compassionate, and God-fearing. Proverbs 31:28-29 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. (29) Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

The Proverbs 31 Woman is praised for her wisdom and compassion. She provides for her household. She cares for her family. Proverbs 31:30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

MOTHERS…

Be like EUNICE and LOIS, and impart your faith. Be like HANNAH, and pray, believing, yielding to God’s will and way for your children. Be like SARAH, trust God, even when humanly you would laugh. God can work wonders in your home, by faith. Be like RUTH, faithful, stedfast, standing with the people of God. Be like the virtuous woman of PROVERBS 31, industrious, caring, making wise choices, and known for her strength and honour. Proverbs 31:28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

Gratitude - it's an essential thing that Christians should have.

A grateful mindset. We should be very grateful for what God has done. It's easy to adopt a pessimistic sort of mindset and not be thankful. When you do that it it robs your joy.

Gratitude cannot occur at the same time in your mind as sadness or bitterness or anger. Next time you're angry at someone, try and think of something that you're thankful for about them! You'll be amazed how quickly that anger dissipates!

If you start counting your blessings, as that song goes, it's hard to be sad. Just start praising God!

We can always be thankful for our Salvation. Eucharist means giving thanks - it's a Biblical word in fact. Colossians 1:12-14  Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:  (13)  Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:  (14)  In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

Paul is trying to encourage enourage them in their Christian Life. Let's be thankful what God has provided for us. He has provided the way of salvation. Salvation is of God.

He has made us partakers of the inheritance - we have become the sons of God. John 1:12  But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

We have a spiritual inheritance. We once were held in satan's his sway - in his kingdom. Sin binds us - it's darkness. When we receive the Lord Jesus Christ we can become the children of light - we're taken out of darkness - and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear son.

We are taken out of satan's clutches and are come into light, and we are forgiven. We are redeemed from our sin, and the consequence of sin, which is death. And we have forgiveness of sin. Sin is no longer head to held to our account. Our sin is paid for.

God has accomplished this all through the death of his son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you Lord for saving my soul. Thank you Lord for making me whole. Thank you Lord for giving to me thy great salvation, so rich and free.

What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod.

Moses had just a simple shepherd’s rod in his hand. God chose Moses to lead His people out of Egypt. He was 80 years old. God uses whatever a person is and has - if they just would simply yield to God. God uses simple people, ordinary things. And it’s like that with each of us, despite our limitations.

Moses tried excuse after excuse. He says he doesn’t feel worthy. He says the people will not believe him. He says that he is not good with words. He even says, send another.

God uses the unlikely. Like David, Gideon, Paul, the disciples. Acts 4:13 they... perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. God often chooses ordinary people with humble beginnings to accomplish extraordinary things. It’s a demonstration of God’s power and sovereignty over human limitations.

2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

God can use what seems small and insignificant to accomplish great things. God used…
A Stone - David defeated Goliath with a slingshot and a stone (1 Samuel 17:49-50).
A Widow's Jar of Oil - Elisha multiplied a widow's jar of oil to provide for her and her sons during a time of famine (2 Kings 4:1-7).
A Jawbone of a Donkey - Samson used a jawbone of a donkey as a weapon to defeat a thousand Philistines (Judges 15:15).
A Boy's Lunch - Jesus fed a multitude with just five loaves of bread and two fish, demonstrating God's provision and abundance (John 6:1-14).
A Piece of Cloth - God performed miracles through Paul, even using handkerchiefs he’d touched to heal the sick and drive out evil spirits (Acts 19:11-12).
A Bronze Snake - God instructed Moses to make a bronze snake, and whoever looked at it after being bitten by a snake would live (Numbers 21:8-9).

The mighty maker of the universe is able to use the common and ordinary things which are yielded to him in faith. God can use the small, the humble, the weak. And it’s the same process with you and me.

God says, cast it on the ground. Moses’ Rod is a picture of how we can give ourselves to God. God can use you. Who you are.

God used this stick. We don’t have to be something grand, or mighty. Whoever you are, yielded to God, that is enough for God to do something amazing. You might feel small and ineffective. Let God have your life. Let God use you. Get out of the way. Trust Him.

The rod represented Moses’ work. It identified Moses as a shepherd. When people saw that rod in his hand, people would immediately know who he was! That rod also represented all that Moses possessed. He did not even own the sheep that he kept. They belonged to his father-in-law, Jethro.
All that Moses possessed was the rod. It represented his life, his identity and his livelihood. His personality.

He once was a prince. Now he was a nobody. That rod reminded him that he was just a simple servant, a lowly shepherd. He was a nobody, with nothing. When that stick was given over to the Lord, it became a living thing. The rod became a thing of power that God used to defeat Israel’s enemies and to glorify God.

God took that insignificant stick and worked wonders with it. We might feel small and insignificant. We might feel that the little we bring is nothing to him.

All Moses had in his hand that day was a simple shepherd’s staff. Just a dry, dead stick. Just like God used what was in the hands of Moses for His glory, He desires to work in you and me.

Shepherds were despised by the Egyptians; Genesis 46:34. So the rod represented these despised shepherds. They were looked down upon. Discounted. The Lord was to take this despised thing - a despised shepherd - to do a work for Him.

Moses will carry this staff with him into Egypt and before Pharaoh. Exodus 4:17 And thou shalt take this rod in thine hand, wherewith thou shalt do signs. That staff in Moses’s hand was nothing but an old, dead piece of wood. It was of little or no value of itself.

That staff will redeem Israel from bondage through judgment and deliverance. It will smite the rock and provide the water of life. It will gain the victory over Amalek.

That staff is powerful because God is in it. In itself, it is nothing but a dead, lifeless branch. The rod shows for us God’s call. The rod of Moses and Aaron showed God’s power. God chooses those whom the world considers foolish to accomplish His purposes. God uses the ordinary, and the simple to show His great power.

1 Corinthians 1:26-29 ...God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; (28) And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: (29) That no flesh should glory in his presence.

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