New Highland Baptist Church Podcast

“Radical Obedience” Mark 3:20-35Part 11 of Series “The Gospel of Mark” May 6, 2012Key Verse: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes” (Ephesians 6:10-11, NIV). Opposition to God (spiritual warfare) comes from at least three areas:1. The WORLD—it is external in nature (see 1 John 2:15-17).2. The FLESH—it is internal in nature (see Rom. 7:15-25; Gal. 5:17).3. The DEVIL—attacks can be both external or internal (see Acts 5:3; 2 Cor. 11:3; Luke 13:10-11). The Devil’s attacks are represented as “flaming arrows” (Eph. 6:16) or “accusations” (Rev. 12:10-11).Today we experience spiritual warfare as STRONGHOLDS (see 2 Sam. 5:7; 2 Cor. 10:3-5).Our Response to Spiritual Warfare is radical obedience through PRAYER and GOD’S WORD (see James 4:7-10; 1 Peter 5:8-10; Ephesians 6:10-18).•When Satan whispers, “Can God really forgive you?” claim Romans 8:1-2.•When the devil says, “Your situation is hopeless” claim Romans 8