THE DEVIL IS A RUSTLER

MARK 4:1-15

Pastor Rick Jackson

I. REMEMBER

1. His Power – do not underestimate the Devil [Jude 8-9] nor overestimate yourself [1 Cor. 10:12]

2. His Character – he is a liar and quite clever [2 Cor. 2:11, 11:3]

3. His Goal – [2 Cor. 2:11, 3:14, 4:14, 11:3]

II. RECOGNIZE

1. His Weakness [James 4:7]

2. His Wiles [Eph. 6:11] “methodeia” LION-obvious, SERPENT-subtle, ANGEL OF LIGHT [2 Cor. 11:14]

3. His Wish [Luke 22:31]

III. RESIST

1. In the Faith [1 Pet. 5:6-9]

2. In Humility [James 4:6-8] “pride” is one of Satan’s devices

3. In God’s Provision [Eph. 6:10-18, Mt. 4, Lk. 4]