Satanic Opposition

Northwest Bible Church - Nov. 10, 2019 - Book of Acts - Alan Conner

Acts 16:16-24

Satanic Opposition

Intro

A. THE SLAVE GIRL’S SPIRIT OF DIVINATION (Acts 16:16).

1. The slave girl’s spirit of Python.

2. Can Satan really foretell the future? Isa. 41:21-24; 42:8-9; 44:6-7; 46:9-11.

B. THE SLAVE GIRL’S MESSAGE (Acts 16:17).

1. It is possible to translate “a way of salvation.”

2. BUT could Satan tell the truth about Paul’s gospel?

3. Satan is a liar and the father of lies (Jn. 8:44).

C. THE EXORCISM (Acts 16:18).

1. “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her!”

2. Don’t try this at home!

D. BROUGHT BEFORE THE MAGISTRATES (Acts 16:19-24).

1. The arrest (Acts 16:19-21).

2. The punishment (Acts 16:22-24).

Conclusion