INTRODUCTION: Many Christian believers have little knowledge of what is happening in the spiritual realm of angels and demons. Today we shall pull back the curtain to see. (Psalm 34:7)


I. The Syrian (Aramean) vs. Israeli wars.

1. The Syrians would capture Israelites for slavery
2. The Namaan experience left little impact in politics
3. The secret encampment of the Syrians known to Elisha


II. The Military Assault upon Elisha

1. All believers get attacked
2. All believers must "fear not"
3. Blind eyes of believers opened to spiritual warfare

A. Principalities and domains exist in the heavenlies
(Colossians 1:16)
B. Spiritual warfare is real (Ephesians 6:12)
C. You must fight satan in the Spirit; not the flesh
(II Corinthians 10:3-4)

4. Elisha blinds an entire army
5. Those against Elisha are hand delivered to the King of
Israel


III. Dealing with your natural enemies (Romans 12:20-21)



CONCLUSION: Today you must answer this question: Is God for me or against me? (Romans 8:31) is the answer and (Romans 8:37) is God's promise to you.

DISCUSSION


1. How do you view war in general?


2. How did the gift of knowledge function in Elisha? How does this gift operate today?


3. Read Daniel 10:10-13 and discuss the warfare between
angels and demons.


4. According to II Corinthians 10:3-4 discuss carnal methods you have tried against satan.


5. Compare II Chronicles 32:1-23 with the King of Israel
under Elisha's ministry.