The enemy of our souls has many names in Scripture. One verse often attributed to him describes him as a thief. Tauran Wells, in his new song “Take It All Back,” declares he’s taking back what the enemy stole. That thief’s schemes to destroy us stand in direct opposition to the abundant life Jesus offers.
Let’s journey back to the enemy’s first scheme to see what he stole in the beginning and take THAT back.
In this episode, I discuss the following:
- Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week’s Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
- Read in context
- Follow the cross-references
- Make observations
- Episode Guide
- 500 Episodes
- Our enemy, the devil, has schemes and strategies that he uses again and again – Ephesians 6:11
- Going back to the beginning to see his “original plays” – Genesis 3
- Why we know that the serpent in Genesis 3 is the devil – Revelation 12:9
- The attributes of the devil reveal the character of the devil and are evident in the conduct of the devil
- Crafty – Genesis 3:1
- Father of lies – John 8:44
- Thief – John 10:10
- How satan gaslights Eve – Gen 3:1-3
- The enemy’s first three strategies
- Doubt the wisdom of God’s Word
- Doubt the truth of God’s Word
- Distort God’s character
- How spiritual death is death – Episode 494
- How satan used these strategies to break the relationship between Adam and Eve and God and how he uses the same strategies to break relationships today (like between parent and child)
- Shame as a result of the strategies played out in our lives
- The difference between guilt and shame
- Guilt is the state of having committed an offense.
- Shame is a state of dishonor
- Shame leads to fear, which leads to hiding and blame
- Our strategy against the enemy’s strategy is to confess – standing in the light of God’s grace and taking personal responsibility
Confusion is the playground for the father of lies.
Enjoy the official lyrics video below.
More Than a Song Playlist
Additional Resources
- Lyrics – New Release Today Link
- The story behind the song “Take It All Back” by Tauren Wells – YouTube Video
- My favorite Bible Study Software – Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link
This Week’s Challenge
Read Genesis 3 in context. As you read the details of the fall of man, look for the enemy’s strategy. Be quick to confess your guilt, allow God to forgive your sins, and purify you from all unrighteousness. Resist the temptation to slip into shame that leads to fear, hiding, and blame. Once you recognize the enemy’s go-to schemes, they will be easier to identify in your own life.
