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Satan’s Second Strategy–Seen in the Parable of the Tares "While men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat" (Mat_13:25). The second parable is that of the tares. The true Gospel is being preached, but satan busies himself with preaching a counterfeit gospel. In this parable we do not see satan hindering the … Continue reading “0751. Satan's Second Strategy–Seen in the Parable of the Tares”

Satan’s Third Strategy–Seen in the Parable of the Mustard Seed "The birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof" (Mat_13:32). The third parable is that of the mustard tree. The mustard tree is described here as a tree which overreaches all other trees. This assures us of an abnormal growth, for the … Continue reading “0752. Satan's Third Strategy–Seen in the Parable of the Mustard Seed”

Satan’s Strategies Against the Church Satan’s strategies have ever been centered against God. We have in a previous study observed satan’s tactics against Israel, but he was against Israel because Israel was a chosen people unto the Lord. In her, God had tied up all His covenant blessings for the whole world. Unto her were … Continue reading “0749. Satan's Strategies Against the Church”

Satan’s First Strategy–Seen in the Parable of the Sower "Then cometh the wicked one" (Mat_13:19). The parable of the sower is familiar to all Bible readers. Christ is the sower, the field is the world, the seed (in Matthew’s Gospel) is the believer to whom God has committed the Gospel of the Kingdom. The purport … Continue reading “0750. Satan's First Strategy–Seen in the Parable of the Sower”

Israel’s Present Blindness "Blindness, in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in" (Rom_11:25). When Jesus Christ stood before Pilate, the Jews cried, "Away with Him!" "Crucify Him!" When Pilate washed his hands and said, "I am innocent of the blood of this just person," the people cried: "His … Continue reading “0747. Israel's Present Blindness”

The Day of Jacob’s Trouble "And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman * * and the serpent cast oat of his mouth water as a flood, after the woman" (Rev_12:13, Rev_12:15). One can hardly conceive that the darkest day of Israel’s trouble lies still ahead of … Continue reading “0748. The Day of Jacob's Trouble”

During the Captivity "Is it a light thing to the House of Judah that they commit the abominations which they commit here? for they have filled the land with violence * * therefore will I also deal in fury" (Eze_8:17-18). In the fourth year of Jehoiakim, the five hundred and fourth year after Saul was … Continue reading “0746. During the Captivity”

The Story of the Judges "And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and served Baalim" (Jdg_2:11). The 1st chapter of Judges gives the victories of various tribes as they established themselves in the land of their inheritance. The 2d chapter is refreshing in the statement of Jdg_2:7 : "The … Continue reading “0744. The Story of the Judges”

Under the Kings "And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the Lord, and said, I will persuade him * * I will be a lying spirit" (1Ki_22:21-22). It would be quite impossible for us to give any detailed account of satan’s strategies against Israel during the period of her kings. Some things in … Continue reading “0745. Under the Kings”

Israel’s Affliction Foretold "And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him" (Gen_15:12). God often spoke to His servants in mysterious ways. The scene before us, was one that must have ever remained impressively upon the mind and heart of Abram. … Continue reading “0742. Israel's Affliction Foretold”