Origins of Spiritual Warfare (Genesis 1–11)

The first battles of the unseen war are fought in Genesis. From Eden to Babel, we see the spiritual conflict at work.
🕊️ Theme Summary
This episode explores the roots of spiritual warfare in Genesis and how they echo today.
📖 Segmented Deep Dive
• The serpent’s deception in Eden.
• Cain and the escalation of sin.
• The flood as divine judgment on wickedness.
• Babel and human pride against God.
✝️ Christ-Centered Layer
Christ is the seed who crushes the serpent’s head and wins the ultimate victory over evil.
🛐 Liturgical-Style Conclusion
Prayer of victory and protection in Christ.
🧠 6 Discussion Questions
• What does Genesis teach about the origins of spiritual warfare?
• How does the serpent’s role frame the conflict in Genesis?
• Why did God send the flood as judgment?
• What does Babel teach about human pride in Genesis?
• How does Jesus fulfill Genesis 3:15?
• What hope do believers have in spiritual warfare today when looking at Genesis?