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HEAVEN: The Contest Under Control . Isaiah 14:12-15 “you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer”.
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HEAVEN: The Contest Under Control Isaiah 14:12-15 “you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer”
Isaiah 14:12-15 12 "How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, You who weakened the nations! 13 For you have said in your heart: 'I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the congregation On the farthest sides of the north; 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High.' 15 Yet you shall be brought down to Sheol, To the lowest depths of the Pit. Read the Scriptures
(Rev 22:16) Christ – THE BRIGHT AND MORNING STAR. • (vs.13) Stars of God: Dan 8:10 “stars” express earthly potentates; Job 38:7 stars represent heavenly principalities. Lucifer known as the “Day Star” • (Job 37:22) He comes from the north in golden splendor. • (vs.14) Clouds– not cloud, {clouds are a symbol of the divine presence (Isa 4:5; Exo 13:21) A DISRUPTION IN HEAVEN: Isaiah 14:12-15;
THE ANGEL GABRIEL– Strong man of God [Luke 1:19 Gabriel announces the birth of John the Baptist; (1:26-38) Sent to announce the conception of Jesus to Mary.] • Dan 8:15,16; Gabriel helps Daniel understand the vision of the ram and the Goat; future kingdoms of the earth. • Dan 9:20-22Gabriel further assists Daniel in the vision • Dan 10:13Michael, guardian angel for the nation of Israel; together with Gabriel fought the prince of Persia (Satan’s domain) The Defense Angels of God: Daniel 12:1-3
Job 1:6-12 (This test includes both a scene in heaven and on earth) • Heavenly Scene: the realm the test is designed: (vs.6-12) • Earthly Scene: the realm the test is experienced (vs.13ff) • (vs.6) The sons of God: unfallen angels came for their job assignment; reporting of activities before the throne of God; GOD IS RULING over all. Disclaimer piece: (Satan, the Accuser, also came among them) • (vs.7) Satan’s nature to roam to accuse: I Peter 5:8 “walking about seeking whom he may devour” • I John 5:19 “the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one” OUR DEFENDER: Job 1:6-12