Recap

1. How did you practically pursue God this past week?

Main Thought

The Bible tells us that two worlds exist: a realm that is visible, and the invisible realm. There are also two sources of spiritual power in the invisible realm. God is holy, all-powerful, and the source of light. Satan, a defeated foe, controls darkness and wants to keep us there in hopes that we’ll be separated from God for eternity. God has Angels and Satan has demons. Both have assignments and influence the natural realm by their actions in the invisible realm. God and His kingdom win in the end, but our experiences are personal and relevant as we experience them in the present. How can we get God’s agents, his angels, to act on our behalf? How can we defeat the demons that wish to torment and destroy us? Our greatest weapon is prayer! Angels are empowered by prayer and demons are empowered by prayer. We turn to our God, who turns His angels loose for us.

Main Passages

16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
- Colossians 1:16-17

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
- Ephesians 6:12

4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.
- 2 Corinthians 10:4

Discussion Questions

1. Do you believe in the invisible realm, where God and his angels - and even Satan and his demons - are active and moving? Does your belief impact your life and daily decisions?

2. Do you pray and ask God to move for you behind the scenes? Why or why not?

Apply

1. Think about some of the biggest battles in your personal life. Bring them to God in prayer and ask Him to move in your favor.