Theo 105 Online- Lesson 2 Where the Enemy Creates
There are multiple reasons why believers can be in need of inner healing and deliverance. The purpose of
this lesson is to identify what causes a believer and an unbeliever to be susceptible to demonic influence
and strongholds.
Wounds are a primary access point and have many causes in a person’s life.
A wound can be defined as: an injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in
which the flesh is cut or broken.
I. The chaotic conditions of our childhood traumas like physical, sexual, and mental abuses, generational curses,
dysfunctional families, and neglect have developed behaviors and mindsets that sabotage and assault the successful
management of our adult lives.
A.
B.
Genesis 50:20 NLT You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position
so I could save the lives of many people.
II. Four common wounds created by the enemy to gain access to our lives, in order to hinder the work of God not only in
us as individual, but through us for the body of Christ.
A.
Ephesians 4:32 TPT But instead be kind and affectionate toward one another. Has God graciously forgiven
you? Then graciously forgive one another in the depths of Christ’s love.
1.
2. Forgiveness is not:
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
B.
Hebrews 12:15 watch over each other to make sure that no one misses God’s grace. And make sure that no
one lives with the root of bitterness sprouting within them which will only cause trouble and poison the
hearts of many.
1.
a.
b.
1 John 2:9 if anyone claims, I am living in the light, but hates a fellow believer, that person is still living
in darkness.
1.
Genesis 27: 34 when he heard his father’s words, he let out a loud and bitter cry. Oh my father,
what about me? Bless me, too! He begged…41 from that time on, Esau hated Jacob because their
father had given Jacob the blessing.
2.
1 Samuel 18:8-9 this made Saul very angry. What’s this? He said. They credit David with ten
thousands and me with only thousands. Next they will be making him their King! 9 so from that
time on Saul kept the jealous eye on David.
C.
1.
2. Three types of rejection:
a.
b.
c.
D.
1. Guilt comes from ______________ our conscience and it produces ____________. It is associated with
the fear of being punished for evil actions.
1 John 4:18 TPT love never brings fear, for fear is always related to punishment but Love’s Perfection drives
the fear of punishment far from our hearts.
2.
a. Self-punishment
b.
c.
d. False humility
3.
Psalms 32:3-4 TPT before I confess my sins I kept it all inside, my dishonesty devastated my inner life, causing
my life to be filled with frustration, irrepressible anguish and misery. For the pain never let up for your hand
of conviction was heavy on my heart my strength was sapped my inner life dried up like a spiritual drought
within my soul.
4.
III. How to get healing for the wounds of the enemy and keep the church healthy and strong.
A.
Matthew 16:18-19 NLT Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my
church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in
heaven.”
B.
1.
2.
C.
Colossians 3:12b-13 TPT…. Be merciful as you Endeavor to understand others, be compassionate, showing
kindness towards all. Be gentle and humble, unoffendable in your patience with others. 13. Tolerate the
weaknesses of those in the family of faith, forgiving one another in the same way you have been graciously
forgiven by Jesus Christ. If you find fault with someone, release the same gift of forgiveness to them.
1.
Psalm 118:5 Out of my distress I called on the Lord; The Lord answered me and set me free.
2.
D.
Psalm 119:3 NLT They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths.
1.
2.
3.
James 4:7 NLT So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you