Defeating the Dragon

Main Verse: Revelation 12:7-12

Introduction

  1. Today is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. In a bygone era, there were songs about the blood. Leviticus 16:1-28.
  2. Atonement is an Anglo-Saxon word meaning “_____________.”

    Add A Note

  3. The Day of Atonement in the Apostle Paul’s day was called “the _____________.” Acts 27:9.

    Add A Note

  4. Why the Day of Atonement is important to us today:
    1. It is a _____________ of what is fulfilled in ____________.

      Add A Note

    2. It reminds us of what Christ did for us on the _____________.

      Add A Note

  5. “There was a time when the church
    sang often about the blood.”
  6. My mother always prayed, “I plead the _____________ of Jesus over you.”

    Add A Note

  7. The phrase, “__________________________.”

    Add A Note

A Look at the Text

    1. We are at _____________.

      Add A Note

    2. Satan is described as a formidable adversary.
      1. An enormous _____________ dragon.

        Add A Note

      2. Seven heads, seven crowns, ten horns.
      3. He took _____________ of the angelic host with him.

        Add A Note

      4. He is called Satan, _____________, devil, which is translated “slanderer.”

        Add A Note

      5. He _____________ the whole world.

        Add A Note

      6. He is _____________.

        Add A Note

    3. Satan is a _____________ foe.

      Add A Note

      1. He is thrown out of _____________.

        Add A Note

      2. He has been defeated on _____________ because God’s power has come to earth.

        Add A Note

        1. What Christ has _____________.

          Add A Note

          1. _____________ to the world.

            Add A Note

          2. _____________ of the Holy Spirit now at work.

            Add A Note

          3. The _____________ – it is present, operating through you and me, the church.

            Add A Note

          4. The _____________ – at the name of Jesus, every knee will bow

            Add A Note

        2. Christ has His followers on earth who continue to walk in His _____________.

          Add A Note

      3. We are _____________.

        Add A Note

Understanding the Concept of Blood in Scripture

    1. The blood is God-given _____________.

      Add A Note

      1. Genesis 9:4.
      2. Leviticus 17:11-12.
    2. The Old Testament understanding of blood:
      1. Tied to _____________.

        Add A Note

      2. It made _____________, or a ransom paid.

        Add A Note

      3. It _____________ and makes holy.

        Add A Note

      4. It makes _____________.

        Add A Note

    3. Jesus’ blood, shed, fulfills the Old Testament sacrificial system and brings redemption for all who believe in Him.
      1. Hebrews 9:12-14, 10:4.
      2. We are cleansed by Christ’s blood.
      3. We are _____________ and ransomed.

        Add A Note

      4. We have been made _____________.

        Add A Note

      5. He is our _____________.

        Add A Note

Conclusion: How to Defeat the Dragon

  1. Recognize our position as overcomers is a gift, so walk in _____________.

    Add A Note

  2. We are to live __________ lives and not give place to the devil

    Add A Note

  3. “Plead the blood” – that is, take a stand _____________ in God’s court against the accuser and declare what Christ’s blood has done for you.

    Add A Note

    1. Satan is a _____________.

      Add A Note

    2. Apply the blood to every area of your life.

Email my notes