The Bible reveals that the great controversy between Christ and Satan is governed by rules of engagement that limit both divine and satanic actions. Though God is all-powerful, He allows freedom and operates within moral principles. This week, we will explore how these principles work and how they explain why evil exists but will not last forever.

- SAT – Introduction

- Memory Text

1 John 3:8

KJV ⁸ He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. CEV ⁸ Anyone who keeps on sinning belongs to the devil. He has sinned from the beginning, but the Son of God came to destroy all that he has done.

- Lesson

The Bible presents a real conflict between God and Satan. Some imagine this as merely symbolic, but Scripture reveals that Satan actively opposes God’s work. However, this battle is not a chaotic struggle—it follows rules that even God abides by.

In stories like Job and Daniel, we see that God does not immediately eliminate evil. Instead, He allows freedom of choice, which is essential for true love and loyalty.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White explains that Satan would destroy all of God’s people if he could, but God sets limits on what he can do.

- Conclusion

Though God is all-powerful, He chooses to work within rules of engagement that allow true freedom.

- Reflection

What does 1 John 3:8

KJV ⁸ He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. CEV ⁸ Anyone who keeps on sinning belongs to the devil. He has sinned from the beginning, but the Son of God came to destroy all that he has done.
teach about Jesus’ mission in the great controversy?

Reveal Suggested Answer

How does knowing that God operates within rules of engagement help us trust Him?

Reveal Suggested Answer

- SUN – An Angel Delayed

- Lesson

Read the following:

Daniel 10:1-14

KJV ¹ In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. ² In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. ³ I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled. ⁴ And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel; ⁵ Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz: ⁶ His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude. ⁷ And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves. ⁸ Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength. ⁹ Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground. ¹⁰ And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. ¹¹ And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling. ¹² Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. ¹³ But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. ¹⁴ Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days. CEV ¹ In the third year of Cyrus the king of Persia, a message came to Daniel from God, and it was explained in a vision. The message was about a dreadful war, and it was true. ² Daniel wrote: For three weeks I was in sorrow. ³ I ate no fancy food or meat, I drank no wine, and I put no olive oil on my face or hair. ⁴ Then, on the twenty-fourth day of the first month, I was standing on the banks of the great Tigris River, ⁵ when I looked up and saw someone dressed in linen and wearing a solid gold belt. ⁶ His body was like a precious stone, his face like lightning, his eyes like flaming fires, his arms and legs like polished bronze, and his voice like the roar of a crowd. ⁷ Although the people who were with me did not see the vision, they became so frightened that they scattered and hid. ⁸ Only I saw this great vision. I became weak and pale, ⁹ and at the sound of his voice, I fell facedown in a deep sleep. ¹⁰ He raised me to my hands and knees ¹¹ and then said, “Daniel, your God thinks highly of you, and he has sent me. So stand up and pay close attention.” I stood trembling, while the angel said: ¹² Daniel, don't be afraid! God has listened to your prayers since the first day you humbly asked for understanding, and he has sent me here. ¹³ But the guardian angel of Persia opposed me for 21 days. Then Michael, who is one of the strongest guardian angels, came to rescue me from the kings of Persia. ¹⁴ Now I have come here to give you another vision about what will happen to your people in the future.

Daniel prayed for understanding, but his answer was delayed. The angel who was sent to help him was withstood by the prince of Persia for 21 days. This suggests that spiritual forces are at work behind earthly events.

This passage teaches that there are unseen battles in the cosmic conflict. God’s angels work against demonic forces, but they do not override human free will.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White explains that both good and evil angels work behind the scenes to influence rulers and nations.

- Conclusion

God is never absent, but spiritual battles can cause delays in how He answers prayers.

- Reflection

What does Daniel 10:1-14

KJV ¹ In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. ² In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. ³ I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled. ⁴ And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel; ⁵ Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz: ⁶ His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude. ⁷ And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves. ⁸ Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength. ⁹ Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground. ¹⁰ And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. ¹¹ And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling. ¹² Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. ¹³ But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. ¹⁴ Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days. CEV ¹ In the third year of Cyrus the king of Persia, a message came to Daniel from God, and it was explained in a vision. The message was about a dreadful war, and it was true. ² Daniel wrote: For three weeks I was in sorrow. ³ I ate no fancy food or meat, I drank no wine, and I put no olive oil on my face or hair. ⁴ Then, on the twenty-fourth day of the first month, I was standing on the banks of the great Tigris River, ⁵ when I looked up and saw someone dressed in linen and wearing a solid gold belt. ⁶ His body was like a precious stone, his face like lightning, his eyes like flaming fires, his arms and legs like polished bronze, and his voice like the roar of a crowd. ⁷ Although the people who were with me did not see the vision, they became so frightened that they scattered and hid. ⁸ Only I saw this great vision. I became weak and pale, ⁹ and at the sound of his voice, I fell facedown in a deep sleep. ¹⁰ He raised me to my hands and knees ¹¹ and then said, “Daniel, your God thinks highly of you, and he has sent me. So stand up and pay close attention.” I stood trembling, while the angel said: ¹² Daniel, don't be afraid! God has listened to your prayers since the first day you humbly asked for understanding, and he has sent me here. ¹³ But the guardian angel of Persia opposed me for 21 days. Then Michael, who is one of the strongest guardian angels, came to rescue me from the kings of Persia. ¹⁴ Now I have come here to give you another vision about what will happen to your people in the future.
reveal about unseen spiritual battles?

Reveal Suggested Answer

How can understanding this passage help us remain patient in prayer?

Reveal Suggested Answer

- MON – The Dragon of Revelation

- Lesson

Read the following:

Revelation 13:1-8

KJV ¹ And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. ² And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority. ³ And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast. ⁴ And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him? ⁵ And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. ⁶ And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. ⁷ And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. ⁸ And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. CEV ¹ I looked and saw a beast coming up from the sea. This one had ten horns and seven heads, and a crown was on each of its ten horns. On each of its heads were names that were an insult to God. ² The beast I saw had the body of a leopard, the feet of a bear, and the mouth of a lion. The dragon handed over its own power and throne and great authority to this beast. ³ One of its heads seemed to have been fatally wounded, but now it was well. Everyone on earth marveled at this beast, ⁴ and they worshiped the dragon who had given its authority to the beast. They also worshiped the beast and said, “No one is like this beast! No one can fight against it.” ⁵ The beast was allowed to brag and claim to be God, and for 42 months it was allowed to rule. ⁶ The beast cursed God, and it cursed the name of God. It even cursed the place where God lives, as well as everyone who lives in heaven with God. ⁷ It was allowed to fight against God's people and defeat them. It was also given authority over the people of every tribe, nation, language, and race. ⁸ The beast was worshiped by everyone whose name wasn't written before the time of creation in the book of the Lamb who was killed.

Revelation 13 describes a beast that receives its power from the dragon (Satan). This beast represents political-religious powers that oppose God’s people.

Satan does not always attack openly—he often works through human governments and institutions to deceive and oppress.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White explains that Satan has long used political and religious powers to mislead people and oppose God’s truth.

- Conclusion

The cosmic battle plays out in human history, and Satan uses world powers to fight against truth.

- Reflection

What does Revelation 13:1-8

KJV ¹ And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. ² And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority. ³ And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast. ⁴ And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him? ⁵ And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. ⁶ And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. ⁷ And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. ⁸ And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. CEV ¹ I looked and saw a beast coming up from the sea. This one had ten horns and seven heads, and a crown was on each of its ten horns. On each of its heads were names that were an insult to God. ² The beast I saw had the body of a leopard, the feet of a bear, and the mouth of a lion. The dragon handed over its own power and throne and great authority to this beast. ³ One of its heads seemed to have been fatally wounded, but now it was well. Everyone on earth marveled at this beast, ⁴ and they worshiped the dragon who had given its authority to the beast. They also worshiped the beast and said, “No one is like this beast! No one can fight against it.” ⁵ The beast was allowed to brag and claim to be God, and for 42 months it was allowed to rule. ⁶ The beast cursed God, and it cursed the name of God. It even cursed the place where God lives, as well as everyone who lives in heaven with God. ⁷ It was allowed to fight against God's people and defeat them. It was also given authority over the people of every tribe, nation, language, and race. ⁸ The beast was worshiped by everyone whose name wasn't written before the time of creation in the book of the Lamb who was killed.
teach about Satan’s influence in world affairs?

Reveal Suggested Answer

How can we remain faithful despite Satan’s influence over worldly systems?

Reveal Suggested Answer

- TUE – God’s Rule in the Conflict

- Lesson

Read the following:

Job 1:6-12

KJV ⁶ Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them. ⁷ And the Lord said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. ⁸ And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? ⁹ Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? ¹⁰ Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. ¹¹ But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face. ¹² And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord. CEV ⁶ One day, when the angels had gathered around the Lord, and Satan was there with them, ⁷ the Lord asked, “Satan, where have you been?”Satan replied, “I have been going all over the earth.” ⁸ Then the Lord asked, “What do you think of my servant Job? No one on earth is like him — he is a truly good person, who respects me and refuses to do evil.” ⁹ “Why shouldn't he respect you?” Satan remarked. ¹⁰ “You are like a wall protecting not only him, but his entire family and all his property. You make him successful in whatever he does, and his flocks and herds are everywhere. ¹¹ Try taking away everything he owns, and he will curse you to your face.” ¹² The Lord replied, “All right, Satan, do what you want with anything that belongs to him, but don't harm Job.” Then Satan left.

Job 2:1-6

KJV ¹ Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the Lord. ² And the Lord said unto Satan, From whence comest thou? And Satan answered the Lord, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. ³ And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause. ⁴ And Satan answered the Lord, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life. ⁵ But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face. ⁶ And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life. CEV ¹ When the angels gathered around the Lord again, Satan was there with them, ² and the Lord asked, “Satan, where have you been?”Satan replied, “I have been going all over the earth.” ³ Then the Lord asked, “What do you think of my servant Job? No one on earth is like him — he is a truly good person, who respects me and refuses to do evil. And he hasn't changed, even though you persuaded me to destroy him for no reason.” ⁴ Satan answered, “There's no pain like your own. People will do anything to stay alive. ⁵ Try striking Job's own body with pain, and he will curse you to your face.” ⁶ “All right!” the Lord replied. “Make Job suffer as much as you want, but just don't kill him.”

The book of Job reveals that Satan does not have unlimited power—he must receive permission before afflicting Job. This suggests that God allows trials but sets limits on what Satan can do.

God’s justice is not random or cruel. He operates within rules that ensure fairness, even in spiritual battles.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White explains that Satan would destroy all of God’s people if he could, but God places boundaries on what he can do.

- Conclusion

Though Satan opposes God’s people, he is subject to divine limits.

- Reflection

What do Job 1:6-12

KJV ⁶ Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them. ⁷ And the Lord said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. ⁸ And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? ⁹ Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? ¹⁰ Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. ¹¹ But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face. ¹² And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord. CEV ⁶ One day, when the angels had gathered around the Lord, and Satan was there with them, ⁷ the Lord asked, “Satan, where have you been?”Satan replied, “I have been going all over the earth.” ⁸ Then the Lord asked, “What do you think of my servant Job? No one on earth is like him — he is a truly good person, who respects me and refuses to do evil.” ⁹ “Why shouldn't he respect you?” Satan remarked. ¹⁰ “You are like a wall protecting not only him, but his entire family and all his property. You make him successful in whatever he does, and his flocks and herds are everywhere. ¹¹ Try taking away everything he owns, and he will curse you to your face.” ¹² The Lord replied, “All right, Satan, do what you want with anything that belongs to him, but don't harm Job.” Then Satan left.
and Job 2:1-6

KJV ¹ Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the Lord. ² And the Lord said unto Satan, From whence comest thou? And Satan answered the Lord, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. ³ And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause. ⁴ And Satan answered the Lord, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life. ⁵ But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face. ⁶ And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life. CEV ¹ When the angels gathered around the Lord again, Satan was there with them, ² and the Lord asked, “Satan, where have you been?”Satan replied, “I have been going all over the earth.” ³ Then the Lord asked, “What do you think of my servant Job? No one on earth is like him — he is a truly good person, who respects me and refuses to do evil. And he hasn't changed, even though you persuaded me to destroy him for no reason.” ⁴ Satan answered, “There's no pain like your own. People will do anything to stay alive. ⁵ Try striking Job's own body with pain, and he will curse you to your face.” ⁶ “All right!” the Lord replied. “Make Job suffer as much as you want, but just don't kill him.”
teach about the limits of Satan’s power?

Reveal Suggested Answer

How does knowing that Satan’s power is limited bring comfort?

Reveal Suggested Answer

- WED – The Power of Prayer in the Conflict

- Lesson

Read the following:

Luke 22:31-32

KJV ³¹ And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: ³² But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. CEV (Matthew 26.
31-35; Mark 14.
27-31; John 13.
36-38) ³¹ Jesus said, “Simon, listen to me! Satan has demanded the right to test each one of you, as a farmer does when he separates wheat from the husks. ³² But Simon, I have prayed that your faith will be strong. And when you have come back to me, help the others.”

Ephesians 6:12-18

KJV ¹² For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. ¹³ Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. ¹⁴ Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; ¹⁵ And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; ¹⁶ Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. ¹⁷ And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: ¹⁸ Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; CEV ¹² We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world. ¹³ So put on all the armor that God gives. Then when that evil day comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will still be standing firm. ¹⁴ Be ready! Let the truth be like a belt around your waist, and let God's justice protect you like armor. ¹⁵ Your desire to tell the good news about peace should be like shoes on your feet. ¹⁶ Let your faith be like a shield, and you will be able to stop all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ¹⁷ Let God's saving power be like a helmet, and for a sword use God's message that comes from the Spirit. ¹⁸ Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God's people.

Jesus told Peter that Satan had asked to sift him like wheat, but Jesus prayed for Peter’s faith to remain strong. This shows that prayer has power in the great controversy.

Ephesians 6 describes the armor of God, listing prayer as a key weapon in our spiritual battle.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White explains that prayer strengthens us in spiritual battles, allowing God to work more powerfully in our lives.

- Conclusion

God’s people must rely on prayer, for it is one of the most powerful weapons in the great controversy.

- Reflection

What do Luke 22:31-32

KJV ³¹ And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: ³² But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. CEV (Matthew 26.
31-35; Mark 14.
27-31; John 13.
36-38) ³¹ Jesus said, “Simon, listen to me! Satan has demanded the right to test each one of you, as a farmer does when he separates wheat from the husks. ³² But Simon, I have prayed that your faith will be strong. And when you have come back to me, help the others.”
and Ephesians 6:12-18

KJV ¹² For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. ¹³ Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. ¹⁴ Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; ¹⁵ And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; ¹⁶ Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. ¹⁷ And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: ¹⁸ Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; CEV ¹² We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world. ¹³ So put on all the armor that God gives. Then when that evil day comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will still be standing firm. ¹⁴ Be ready! Let the truth be like a belt around your waist, and let God's justice protect you like armor. ¹⁵ Your desire to tell the good news about peace should be like shoes on your feet. ¹⁶ Let your faith be like a shield, and you will be able to stop all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ¹⁷ Let God's saving power be like a helmet, and for a sword use God's message that comes from the Spirit. ¹⁸ Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God's people.
teach about prayer in spiritual battles?

Reveal Suggested Answer

How can we make prayer a stronger part of our spiritual defense?

Reveal Suggested Answer

- THU – Christ’s Victory Secures Ours

- Lesson

Read the following:

John 12:31

KJV ³¹ Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. CEV ³¹ This world's people are now being judged, and the ruler of this world is already being thrown out!

Colossians 2:13-15

KJV ¹³ And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; ¹⁴ Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; ¹⁵ And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. CEV ¹³ You were dead, because you were sinful and were not God's people. But God let Christ make you alive, when he forgave all our sins. ¹⁴ God wiped out the charges that were against us for disobeying the Law of Moses. He took them away and nailed them to the cross. ¹⁵ There Christ defeated all powers and forces. He let the whole world see them being led away as prisoners when he celebrated his victory.

Jesus declared that Satan was cast out and defeated at the cross. Colossians 2 explains that Christ disarmed Satan’s power, triumphing over him.

Even though the battle continues, Christ’s victory is already assured. Those who follow Him share in His victory.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White explains that Jesus’ death on the cross sealed Satan’s fate. The conflict is nearing its end.

- Conclusion

Though we still face battles, Christ has already secured the final victory.

- Reflection

What do John 12:31

KJV ³¹ Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. CEV ³¹ This world's people are now being judged, and the ruler of this world is already being thrown out!
and Colossians 2:13-15

KJV ¹³ And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; ¹⁴ Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; ¹⁵ And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. CEV ¹³ You were dead, because you were sinful and were not God's people. But God let Christ make you alive, when he forgave all our sins. ¹⁴ God wiped out the charges that were against us for disobeying the Law of Moses. He took them away and nailed them to the cross. ¹⁵ There Christ defeated all powers and forces. He let the whole world see them being led away as prisoners when he celebrated his victory.
teach about Jesus’ victory over Satan?

Reveal Suggested Answer

How does knowing that Christ has already won affect our daily spiritual battles?

Reveal Suggested Answer

- FRI – Further Thought

- Lesson

This week’s study revealed that the great controversy is not chaotic—it follows rules that even God abides by. Though Satan seeks to destroy, he is limited by divine boundaries.

God’s people must understand these rules and trust that God’s justice will prevail.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White explains that in the final judgment, the universe will see that God’s ways were always just and true.

- Conclusion

The great controversy is coming to an end, and God’s kingdom will be fully restored.

- Reflection

How does understanding the rules of engagement in the great controversy help us trust God?

Reveal Suggested Answer

How can we remain faithful in the final stages of the great controversy?

Reveal Suggested Answer

- LESSON SUMMARY

Rules of Engagement

This week’s lesson explored how the great controversy follows moral and spiritual laws. Though Satan works to deceive, God operates within divine principles that preserve free will and justice. The Bible assures us that Jesus has already won the battle, and God’s victory is certain.