What can we learn from…
1. The Divine Permission? v.1-3
–Lesson: In his complete sovereignty, God can and does ordain and control the use of demons and demonic activity to carry out His divine judgment upon the wicked.
2. The Divine Protection? v.4
–Lesson: God protects those He saves from demonic torment in the midst of judgment.
3. The Demonic Commission? v.5-6
– Lesson: Demonic activity never blesses or encourages, rather it torments to the point
of hopelessness.
4. The Demonic Description? v.7-11
– Lesson: We need not take demons or demonic activity lightly. With symbolic language, John explains just how serious these enemies are.
Demonic Activity:
Do NOT dismiss
Do NOT fear
Do NOT be unprepared
Do NOT forget lost people