Episode 2314 - Lesson 9 - Sabbath Feb. 22 - The Cosmic Conflict

Read for This Week’s StudyMatt. 13:24–27; Gen. 1:31; Ezek. 28:12–19; Isa. 14:12–15; Matt. 4:1–11; John 8:44, 45.Memory Text:Central to biblical theology is the great controversy between Christ and Satan. Although the idea of a cosmic conflict between God and celestial creatures who have fallen and rebelled against God is a prominent motif of Scripture (Matt. 13:24–30, 37–39; Rev. 12:7–10) and also is prevalent in much of Christian tradition, many Christians have rejected or neglected the whole idea.From a biblical perspective, however, the theme of a cosmic conflict, in which the kingdom of God is opposed by the devil and his angels, is not one that we can neglect without missing a great deal of what the biblical narratives are about. The Gospels alone are filled with references to the devil and demons who oppose God.To begin with this week, we will address how the two following questions might be answered according to some crucial biblical passages: Where does Scripture teach that there is a cosmic conflict between God and Satan? According to Scripture, what is the nature of the conflict?*Study this week’s lesson to prepare for Sabbath, March 1.“ ‘And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel’ ” (Genesis 3:15, NKJV).