Tough Questions: What does the Bible say about demonic activity?

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - Ephesians 6:11-12 (Ephesians 4:22-27; 6:11-12 & 18; Deuteronomy 32:16-17; 1 Samuel 23:14-16 & 23; Matthew 4:24; 8:16-17; 9:32-34; 12:22-28; 17:14-18; 28:18-20; Acts 5:16; 16:16-18; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; 10:20; James 2:19; 4:1-10; 1 John 3:7-11; 4:1-3; Luke 9:1; 10:1 & 17-21; 22:31-32; 1 Peter 5:8-9; Mark 5:1-16; 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6)

Are there unseens forces of evil at work in the world? What are they doing, and how can we recognize their activity?

In this lesson, we will look to Scripture for answers to these and other important questions related to demonic activity! Ultimately we will see that we do not need to live in fear of the evil in this world! We can live with faith, hope, and courage in this world because of what Jesus has done for us!

Series description:

Does God love me? The answer is, YES! Don't you wish all our questions were this easy? For so many, there are some tough questions that we wonder about, but have never had the courage to ask. Here is your chance!

This teaching series will address the tough question that we have about the Bible. We are talking about topics that are often skipped over because, well, they are complicated. Not this time! Let's tackle the tough topics and get Biblical answers! "What does the Bible says about ______?"

Tough Questions
"What does the Bible say about..."
...demonic activity?

Handout/Outline

I. Recognizing demonic activity
A. Demonic activity in the Bible
--- 1. in the Old Testament
--- 2. in the New Testament
B. manifestations of demonic activity

--- 1. physical sickness and distress

--- 2. paganism & idolatry

--- 3. blatantly false doctrinal statements

--- 4. a lifestyle of sin & selfishness

--- 5. spiritual attacks
C. demonic possession

II. Responding to demonic activity
A. the Gospel
B. discernment
C. payer
D. engage