Song of Solomon

Order of Service

• Sunday School Lesson
• Closing Prayer

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Sermon Title: The Devil's Attacks on the Christian Life

Scripture: Ephesians 4

I. When Satan Attacks the Christian Who Speaks Rashly

A. Peter's confession that Jesus is the Christ was a high moment of faith — Matthew 16:18 B. Yet shortly after, Peter rebuked Jesus concerning the cross, and Jesus responded, "Get behind me, Satan" C. Boldness and spiritual insight do not make one immune to the enemy's influence

II. When the Christian Is Idle

A. Satan finds work for the inactive believer B. David is the scriptural example

1. Instead of going to battle in the spring of the year, he remained at home
2. From the rooftop he saw Bathsheba — 2 Samuel 11
3. His idleness led to adultery and the murder of Uriah

III. When the Christian Is Isolated from Fellow Believers

A. Isolation from the body of Christ creates vulnerability B. Paul's antidote is found in Ephesians 4

1. The unity of the body of Christ
2. Building one another up, encouraging, equipping, and helping one another

IV. When the Christian Is Dying

A. William Gurnall describes Satan as a coward who attacks at the hour of death

1. As the natural serpent is never seen at full length until dying, so the devil strains his effort most when his time is short
2. He treads upon the heel of the saint, seeking to bruise if he cannot trip, so the saint arrives in heaven with more pain B. Gurnall's prayer of comfort for the dying saint
3. God follows the believer to the sickbed and lies in their bosom with sweet comfort
4. When worldly joys are cold and outward senses are locked up, God comes as Christ came through shut doors — John 20:19
5. He speaks peace, promises angels to carry the departing soul, and assures the dying saint of eternal joys purchased by his blood and prepared by his love