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Lecture Notes: Spiritual Enchantment, Witchcraft, and Warfare

Jul 23, 2024

Lecture Notes: Spiritual Enchantment, Witchcraft, and Warfare

Key Verse

  • Deuteronomy 29:29 - "The secret things belong unto the Lord Our God but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children forever"

Main Message

  • Understanding the notion of enchantment, witchcraft, and different forms of spiritual warfare against the attacks and devices of the enemy.

Spiritual Contexts

  • Difference between dark arts and light arts.
  • Importance: Christians are often ignorant of the devil's devices
  • 2 Chronicles 33:6
    • Observed times, used enchantments, used witchcraft, dealt with familiar spirits and wizards.
  • Key Tools Given by God: Confusing the enemy's camp, recognizing the devil's work
    • The devil is invisible unless your spiritual eyes are open.
    • We fight damage after it happens, but God enables us to prevent damage.
    • Recognizing the signs of spiritual warfare helps to counteract them.

Dark Arts Deconstructed

  • Witchcraft
    • Manipulates and controls people away from God's will.
    • Dark psychology books, e.g., 48 Laws of Power, considered witchcraft items.
  • Familiar Spirits
    • Consult and invoke spirits for direction.
    • Example: Saul consulting the woman with a familiar spirit. (1 Samuel 28:7-15)
    • Samuel was summoned, not a demon.
  • Necromancy
    • Invoking spirits of the dead.
    • Example: King Saul and the woman of Endor.
  • Wizards
    • Wizards specialize in casting spells, although witches also may cast spells.
  • Enchantments
    • Enchantment pulls you in, making you feel attracted to something.
    • Common Examples of Enchantments
      • Repeatedly picking wrong friends or relationships.
      • Being drawn to quick money schemes or gambling.
      • Can lead to destructive and repeated behavior.

Dangers of Spiritual Ignorance

  • Not fighting or recognizing the enemy’s true weaponry.

Effects on Life

  • Generational curses vs. enchantments
    • Generational Curse: Causes repeated troubles despite doing everything right due to a spirit causing bad events.
    • Enchantment: Works by attraction and feels like personal choice.

Prayer and Deliverance

  • Breaking the Scale of Enchantment:
    • Examine life and discern enchantments.
    • Pray against every scale of enchantment upon yourself and family.
  • Effects and Damages of Enchantments to be Broken
  • Breaking the Power of Enchantments on Our Families and Children

Prophetic Interlude

  • A call for prayers against a vision of death and turmoil related to DC and leadership, specifically in August.

Praying Together

  • Communal prayers held to break the power of enchantments on ourselves and our families.
  • Important Intercession Points:
    • Breaking scales of enchantment to open our eyes.
    • Dealing with every damage of enchantments and setting ground for freedom and deliverance.
  • Continue praying fervently and sharing the message to enhance awareness and combat enchantments in daily life.

Conclusion

  • Mention of resources for prophetic schools provided for further learning.