E207 TLB Spiritual Warfare, Pt 2 – Know Your Enemy

In this episode of the TLB podcast, host Justin Morris continues the series on spiritual warfare, diving deeply into Ephesians Chapter 6. He emphasizes the importance of knowing our spiritual enemy, Satan, his tactics, and how to combat them effectively. Justin provides a detailed examination of Satan's origins, his hierarchical and organized strategies, and his ultimate goals of stealing, killing, and destroying. The episode also highlights the ways Satan manipulates our minds, uses temptations, and promotes doubt against God's word and goodness. Lastly, Justin explores how God's plans ultimately triumph, using Satan's actions to further divine purposes, and reassures that Satan's final destruction is guaranteed. This episode serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding and preparing for spiritual warfare.

00:00 Welcome to the TLB Podcast
00:35 Subscribe and Stay Connected
02:35 Introduction to Spiritual Warfare
03:50 Understanding Our Enemy: Satan
07:42 Satan's Hierarchical Strategy
09:23 Satan's Limited Authority
11:03 Satan's Playbook: Steal, Kill, and Destroy
12:38 Questioning God's Word and Goodness
16:37 The Lust of the Flesh, Eyes, and Pride of Life
21:55 Satan's Temptation of Jesus
25:21 The Temptations of Jesus: Prioritizing the Spiritual
28:39 Satan's Primary Target: The Mind
30:52 Guarding Your Mind Against Temptation
31:45 Examples of Overcoming Negative Emotions
37:15 Satan as a Tool of God
38:09 The Story of Job: Faith Tested and Strengthened
42:02 Paul's Thorn: Humility Through Suffering
45:01 The Ultimate Defeat of Satan
48:38 Satan's Guaranteed Destruction
49:40 Conclusion: Embracing Spiritual Warfare