Not Today, Satan | Week 2 | Pastor Kevin Kringel
Not Today Satan!
Week 2
What Can Satan Really Do?
Main Scripture
2 Corinthians 11:14 – “Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.”
John 10:10 – “The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy.”
Understanding Satan's Nature and Limits
- Satan doesn’t approach us openly as 'the devil.'
- He sounds convincing, appealing, and reasonable — like the crowing of the crows.
- Uses intimidation, insecurity, confusion, distraction, temptation, to influence our decisions.
- Limited Power:
- Not omnipresent (not everywhere at once).
- Not omnipotent (not all-powerful).
- Not omniscient (not all-knowing).
Enemy / Opponent
- 1 Peter 5:8: Prowls like a roaring lion, seeking whom he can devour — but cannot devour everyone.
- 2 Corinthians 2:11: Outwitted by Satan’s schemes — often through unforgiveness.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:18: Satan can hinder; it’s a spiritual battle involving more than just us and God.
Deceiver / Tempter
- Genesis 3:1-5: Deceives Eve by twisting God's Word.
- Revelation 12:9, 20: 7-8: Deceives nations and leads many astray.
- Matthew 4:1-11: Tempts Jesus — waits till He’s vulnerable (hungry, tired).
- John 13:2, 27: Influences Judas to betray Jesus.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:5: Temptation is a setup — not permission.
- 2 Corinthians 11:3: Deceives and leads minds astray, causing focus to waver from God's truth.
- Acts 5:3: Suggests sin (e.g., lying to the Holy Spirit).
- 2 Timothy 1:7: Spirit of fear.
- 2 Corinthians 4:4: Blinds the minds of unbelievers, keeping them from seeing the gospel.
The Accuser
- Job 1:6-11: Accuses Job before God.
- Zechariah 3:1: Accuses Joshua the high priest.
- Revelation 12:10: Guilt and guilt-tripping as “the accuser of our brothers and sisters.”
- 1 Samuel 16:14-16, 23: Torments with lies, fear, rage, jealousy.
Demons & Unclean Spirits
Possession & Oppression:
- Mark 5:1–15: Man in Gerasene
- Luke 8:2: Mary Magdalene’s deliverance
- Acts 16:16–18: Spirit of divination cast out
Infirmity & Affliction:
- Luke 13:11, 16: Woman with spirit of infirmity
- Matthew 9:32-33: Mute man healed
- Matthew 17:15-18: Epilepsy signs, demon rebuked, suicidal prompts.
Organized Evil Kingdom
- Hierarchy:
- Ephesians 6:12 – Rulers, authorities, cosmic powers, spiritual forces.
- Matthew 12:24-26 – Satan’s divided kingdom.
- Daniel 10:12-13, 20 – Princes over nations like Persia, Greece.
- Schemes & Strategies:
- 2 Corinthians 11:3 — Cunning like a serpent.
- 1 Timothy 4:1 — Deceiving spirits through lies.
Common Misconceptions & False Accusations
- Blaming Satan for every hardship (traffic, broken things).
- Misinterpreting normal temptations (James 1:14-15).
- Thinking all sickness is demonic; many are natural causes.
- Struggles with mental health often psychological, physical, or spiritual.
- Financial struggles are often due to habits, discipline, or economic conditions.
Sources of Problems Besides the Devil
The Flesh:
- Galatians 5:19-21 — works of sinful human nature.
The World:
- 1 John 2:15-17 — lust of the flesh, eyes, pride of life.
- Romans 12:2 — conforming to worldly patterns.
Broken Creation:
- Romans 8:20-22 — creation groans under decay.
- Matthew 5:45
Summary: The balance between everything is the devil, and nothing is the devil.
- “Satan is real. Demons are active. There is an organized evil kingdom. But not everything in life is ‘the devil made me do it.’
- Sometimes it’s the flesh.
- Sometimes it’s the world.
- Sometimes it’s just life.
- Spiritual warfare begins with discernment—knowing the difference.”
Week 2
What Can Satan Really Do?
Main Scripture
2 Corinthians 11:14 – “Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.”
John 10:10 – “The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy.”
Understanding Satan's Nature and Limits
- Satan doesn’t approach us openly as 'the devil.'
- He sounds convincing, appealing, and reasonable — like the crowing of the crows.
- Uses intimidation, insecurity, confusion, distraction, temptation, to influence our decisions.
- Limited Power:
- Not omnipresent (not everywhere at once).
- Not omnipotent (not all-powerful).
- Not omniscient (not all-knowing).
Enemy / Opponent
- 1 Peter 5:8: Prowls like a roaring lion, seeking whom he can devour — but cannot devour everyone.
- 2 Corinthians 2:11: Outwitted by Satan’s schemes — often through unforgiveness.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:18: Satan can hinder; it’s a spiritual battle involving more than just us and God.
Deceiver / Tempter
- Genesis 3:1-5: Deceives Eve by twisting God's Word.
- Revelation 12:9, 20: 7-8: Deceives nations and leads many astray.
- Matthew 4:1-11: Tempts Jesus — waits till He’s vulnerable (hungry, tired).
- John 13:2, 27: Influences Judas to betray Jesus.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:5: Temptation is a setup — not permission.
- 2 Corinthians 11:3: Deceives and leads minds astray, causing focus to waver from God's truth.
- Acts 5:3: Suggests sin (e.g., lying to the Holy Spirit).
- 2 Timothy 1:7: Spirit of fear.
- 2 Corinthians 4:4: Blinds the minds of unbelievers, keeping them from seeing the gospel.
The Accuser
- Job 1:6-11: Accuses Job before God.
- Zechariah 3:1: Accuses Joshua the high priest.
- Revelation 12:10: Guilt and guilt-tripping as “the accuser of our brothers and sisters.”
- 1 Samuel 16:14-16, 23: Torments with lies, fear, rage, jealousy.
Demons & Unclean Spirits
Possession & Oppression:
- Mark 5:1–15: Man in Gerasene
- Luke 8:2: Mary Magdalene’s deliverance
- Acts 16:16–18: Spirit of divination cast out
Infirmity & Affliction:
- Luke 13:11, 16: Woman with spirit of infirmity
- Matthew 9:32-33: Mute man healed
- Matthew 17:15-18: Epilepsy signs, demon rebuked, suicidal prompts.
Organized Evil Kingdom
- Hierarchy:
- Ephesians 6:12 – Rulers, authorities, cosmic powers, spiritual forces.
- Matthew 12:24-26 – Satan’s divided kingdom.
- Daniel 10:12-13, 20 – Princes over nations like Persia, Greece.
- Schemes & Strategies:
- 2 Corinthians 11:3 — Cunning like a serpent.
- 1 Timothy 4:1 — Deceiving spirits through lies.
Common Misconceptions & False Accusations
- Blaming Satan for every hardship (traffic, broken things).
- Misinterpreting normal temptations (James 1:14-15).
- Thinking all sickness is demonic; many are natural causes.
- Struggles with mental health often psychological, physical, or spiritual.
- Financial struggles are often due to habits, discipline, or economic conditions.
Sources of Problems Besides the Devil
The Flesh:
- Galatians 5:19-21 — works of sinful human nature.
The World:
- 1 John 2:15-17 — lust of the flesh, eyes, pride of life.
- Romans 12:2 — conforming to worldly patterns.
Broken Creation:
- Romans 8:20-22 — creation groans under decay.
- Matthew 5:45
Summary: The balance between everything is the devil, and nothing is the devil.
- “Satan is real. Demons are active. There is an organized evil kingdom. But not everything in life is ‘the devil made me do it.’
- Sometimes it’s the flesh.
- Sometimes it’s the world.
- Sometimes it’s just life.
- Spiritual warfare begins with discernment—knowing the difference.”