Luke 10:1-24

How to be a good worker for God
1. Be one of the few “sold-out” followers of Christ (1-2)
2. See the world as a harvest field (2)
3. Be prepared for difficulty (3)
4. Trust God to provide (4a, 5-7)
5. Work with a sense of urgency (4b)
6. Never change your message (8-15)
7. Always adjust your methods (8-15)
8. Remember you are an ambassador for Jesus (16)

Understanding the Falls of Satan

POTENTIAL 1ST FALL
Lucifer was a beautiful angel, but pride led to his fall. He desired to ascend higher than God, but instead was cast down to the earth.
PASSAGES USED
Isaiah 14:12-17, Ezekiel 28:11-19, Luke 10:18, Revelation 9:1

POTENTIAL 2ND FALL
Through the life/death/resurrection/ascension of Jesus, there was war in heaven. Satan’s side was defeated, lost their place in heaven, and Satan was hurled down to the earth. He no longer had the right to accuse God’s people. Additionally, some believe he no longer had the ability to resist the spread of the Gospel.
PASSAGES USED
Revelation 12/20, John 12:31, Col. 2:15, Heb. 2:14, 1 John 3:8, Luke 10:18

POTENTIAL 3RD FALL
After the 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ, Satan will be bound and thrown into the Abyss for 1,000 years during which Christ will rule the earth with an iron scepter. After the 1,000 years Satan will be released for 1 final battle prior to Judgment Day.
PASSAGES
Revelation 20:1-3

POTENTIAL 4TH FALL
At the end of time, Satan will be thrown into the lake of burning sulfur to be tormented forever and ever.
PASSAGES
Revelation 20:7-10, Matthew 25:41