Jeremy Utley - Recognizing The Enemy's Tactics and Resisting Him

Jeremy UtleyDecember 6, 202120mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Recognizing The Enemy's Tactics and Resisting Him Date: 12/5/21 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The speaker advises listeners on how to practically understand the command to 'resist the devil' by identifying the enemy's tactics. He highlights two key signs of Satan's voice: suggesting one doesn't need to go to the cross, or claiming one cannot return to Jesus yet. The core message is that when faced with the voice saying 'you can't come back to Jesus,' one must resist it by remembering that grace and mercy are available through confession and repentance, drawing near with confidence to the throne of grace.

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Submit to God and Resist the DevilJames instructs believers to submit to God and resist the devil so that he will flee.

What Does the Voice of the Enemy Sound Like?Just as someone might recognize Jacob Potter by his giveaways signs, believers must learn to recognize Satan's voice through two common lies.

Judas and PeterBoth Judas and Peter failed and listened to Satan, but Judas kept listening to the lie that he could not return, while Peter resisted it.

Drawing Near to the Throne of GraceBelievers can approach God with confidence to receive mercy and find grace in their time of need.Hebrews 4:16

God's Thoughts and Ways Are HigherGod abundantly pardons the wicked because His thoughts and ways are higher than human thoughts.Isaiah 55:7–8

Get Behind Me, SatanJesus rebuked Peter because Peter tried to prevent Him from going to the cross.Matthew 16:23

Taking Up the Cross DailyDisciples are called to take up their cross daily, whereas the enemy tells believers they can avoid dying to themselves.Luke 9:23

Manifesting the Life of JesusSatan wants believers to avoid the cross because carrying the dying of Jesus is how His life is manifested in this world.

During Supper He Got UpAn example of daily cross-bearing is seen when Jesus got up from supper to serve instead of seeking His own comfort.John 13:2–4

Guarding Against the Idol of ConvenienceConvenience is a major idol, and following Jesus means setting aside personal enjoyment and rights to serve others.

Practicing Righteousness Without FanfareBelievers should obey God and serve others in secret without making a show or drawing attention to themselves.Matthew 6:1–4

Encouraging One Another DailyBelievers must encourage one another daily so they do not forget the beauty of the cross or become hardened by the desire for convenience.

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