06 – Satan, Demons, & Spiritual Warfare: Oppression vs. Possession
The Radiant Mission Podcast | Episode 6
Hosts: Rebecca Twomey @theradiantmission & Rachel Smith
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In Episode 06, we explore spiritual warfare and how satan and demons oppress and possess people.
In This Episode on Satan, Demons, & Spiritual Warfare: Oppression vs. Possession:
- Oppression vs. Possession
- How our eyes have been opened to this topic recently as we’ve dug deeper into the Bible
- The groundwork for Genesis 6 on what demons actual are (previous two episodes: episode 4 and episode 5) so we can understand spiritual warfare better and what is oppressing us
- This conversation is setting the framework for this and future conversations
- Christ came to free us from our sin, and sin plays a role in spiritual warfare – which He came to set us free from
- Recap: demons are the disembodied spirits of the Nephilim and they are looking for a body to torment or inhabit, to indulge the lusts of the flesh
- Oppression
- Oppression is when a demon influences a person, and that would include a believer
- Oppression is whispering to us from the outside
- We have the authority to be in agreement with that entity
- They (demons) appeal to the lusts of the flesh in both oppression and possession
- Example: demons find weaknesses and press on them
- Possession
- Controls the whole body, which is why in the Bible it shows someone that’s possessed has super strength, for example
- Our Call as Believers
- As believers, it’s important to be aware of oppression so we can fight
- There are over 80 references to demons in the New Testament, it’s Biblical
- Social media feeds and fuels oppression in people – comparison as an enemy and thief of joy, opens the doorway for demons to feed on anxiety and depression
- Reminder: we cannot put our stock about Christ in another person or organization. God is not found in a building. The Spirit of the Living God is in our bodies
- When you don’t know what to say, say “Jesus” – there is power in His name. Demons have to flee in the name of Jesus.
- The more you fight for the kingdom of God, the more demons will come for you – our health, children, marriage
- Learning how to pray against these things is our biggest defense
- Soul ties: a piece of your soul is bound to another person’s soul
- This is why the Lord doesn’t want us to have multiple partners
- There is a spiritual, demonic attachment here
- Spiritual warfare prayers can help release this (deliverance prayers)
- A Woman’s Guide to Spiritual Warfare (link below)
- Have an open conversation about soul ties with your partner
- Hedge of protection – reference to Job
- Job is righteous because he had a hedge of protection around him protecting him from satan
- Anointing our homes
- Demonic oppression or spiritual warfare doesn’t always just follow us, the person. It can also stay in a location. Ex. If blood has been shed on a land/in a home, there can be a spiritual tie or hot spot for demons
- Halloween
- Word of caution – if you feel strange about it, pray about it
- Research the roots of Halloween on YouTube
Bible Verses Mentioned:
Colossians 1:13:
“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,”
2 Thessalonians 3:3:
“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
Resources Mentioned:
- YouTube: Chuck Missler
- You’re Not Enough (And That’s Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love by Allie Beth Stuckey
- A Woman’s Guide to Spiritual Warfare: How to Protect Your Home, Family and Friends from Spiritual Darkness by Quin Sherrer & Ruthanne Garlock
- Prayers That Shake Heaven and Earth by Daniel Duval
- Portals to Cleansing: Taking Back Your Land From the Hands of the Enemy by Henry Malone
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