10: Rules of Engagement — Teaching Plan

Key Thought : Satan is limited hby God in his rulership. He is an illegitimate ruler, especially from the standpoint of his character..
March 8, 2025

1. Have a volunteer read Daniel 10:1-14.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
What do these verses teach about the cosmic conflict?
Personal Application: Have you experienced trying to work through principles of love and not coercion? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your relatives states, Why did the angel get withstood 21 days? Why didn’t God’s angel immediately get the king of Persia to begin the process of delivering God’s people? How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Revelation 13:1-8.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What does this reveal about the extent of the dragon’s jurisdiction?
Personal Application: Why is it important that we never forget that good will triumph over evil in the end? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your friends states, “If a person is Satan’s lawful captive, does that mean he can do whatever he wants with that person? Does he have complete control? If not, why not?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Job 1:1-12. 2:1-7.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What principles of the great controversy do we see here?
Personal Application: How does Jesus calling Satan the ruler of this world help us understand the evil that is in the world? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “Why was Satan included in this counsel meeting of the sons of God? Why did God ask Satan where he came from?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Mark 6:5, 9:29.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
How do these verses show even God’s action might be related to things like faith and prayer?
Personal Application: How do you respond to those who deny the existence of Satan as a real, personal being? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared. ”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).