PART ONE
The Call To Arms
A SUMMONS TO THE INVISIBLE WAR
There is a great battle being waged in the spiritual world. It is a personal battle between the
flesh and the spirit. It is a social battle greatly influenced by the evil forces of this world. It is a
spiritual battle with evil supernatural powers.
In Old Testament times a trumpet was used to summons God's people to battle. Today, a
spiritual summons is sounding throughout the nations of the world. It is a summons to the
invisible war. God is calling His people to arms.
2
, CHAPTER 1
OPEN YOUR SPIRITUAL EYES
Objectives: Upon conclusion of this strategy session you will be able to:
1. Describe the natural and spiritual realms.
2. Identify the two spiritual kingdoms.
3. Discuss the real war.
4. Explain how the war started.
5. Relate the reason for this present war.
6. State the basic principle of spiritual warfare.
7. Identify the kingdom to which you belong.
Key Verses For This Study:
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against
powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of
wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come
that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10
He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this
purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the
devil. 1 John 3:8
And that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having
been taken captive by him to do his will. 2 Timothy 2:26
...lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.
2 Corinthians 2:11
STEP ONE: OPEN YOUR SPIRITUAL EYES
Mankind has always believed in unseen creatures peopling the aerial spaces.
The Bible sustains this idea, informing us that these spiritual intelligences do
exist, and in close proximity to our world; that they are divided into two vast
hosts: the one active in good ministries for our race; the other intent on annoying
and injuring us; the one host designated as angels, loyal to God; the other called
demons, apostates under Satan and rebels against God.
Mrs. George Needham(1)
3
,To understand the invisible war, we must first understand the natural and spiritual worlds in
which we live.
The natural world is that which can be seen, felt, touched, heard, or tasted. It is tangible and for
the most part visible. We see the people who are part of your environment. We communicate
with them. We experience sights and sounds all around us.
But there is another world in which we live. It is a spiritual world. We cannot see it with our
physical eyes, but it is real nevertheless.
The Apostle Paul says:
...There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 1 Corinthians 15:44.
Our natural bodies live in the natural world. But we are also a spiritual being with an eternal
soul and spirit.
The reason we seldom recognize the spiritual realm is because man is separated from God and
therefore our spirit is not as sensitive as it should be. We are spiritually blind and cannot see
past our natural senses:
But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are
foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
1 Corinthians 2:14
Describe the natural world in which you live. What are some of the struggles you are facing in
your own personal environment, your personal relationships with friends and family, your
financial situation, your job or profession?
________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
In the midst of these personal struggles analyze your attitude towards God: Do you feel isolated
and alone? How do you reconcile your personal difficulties to the concept of a loving God?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
In 2 Kings chapter 6 Elijah had the ability to see into the spiritual world. During this natural
battle troops from Syria had surrounded a small town called Dothan where Elisha was staying.
4
, Read the story of Elisha in the city of Dothan in 2 Kings 6:8-22 and answer the following
questions:
Why did the king of Syria want to capture Elisha?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Which army had the most soldiers?
________________________________________________________________________
What was Elisha's response to the multitude of soldiers, horses, and chariots surrounding
Dothan?
________________________________________________________________________
What was the response of his servant, Gehazi?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Elisha saw the army of the Lord, literally an angelic host, camped on the hills all around.
Elisha's servant, Gehazi, could not see this wonderful protective army and became fearful. It
wasn't until Elisha prayed that the young man's eyes were opened and he saw God's spiritual
soldiers ready to protect them from the Syrian troops.
What unique thing happened to the soldiers of the king of Syria to cause them to become Elisha's
prisoners?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
The picture of this skirmish around Dothan is similar to conditions of our day. There are some,
like Elisha, who see clearly into the realm of the spirit. They understand what is happening
spiritually on this planet.
There are others like Elisha's servant, who with a little help are able to see and understand
spiritually. These people are open to the truths of God's Word and are ready to learn.
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The Call To Arms
A SUMMONS TO THE INVISIBLE WAR
There is a great battle being waged in the spiritual world. It is a personal battle between the
flesh and the spirit. It is a social battle greatly influenced by the evil forces of this world. It is a
spiritual battle with evil supernatural powers.
In Old Testament times a trumpet was used to summons God's people to battle. Today, a
spiritual summons is sounding throughout the nations of the world. It is a summons to the
invisible war. God is calling His people to arms.
2
, CHAPTER 1
OPEN YOUR SPIRITUAL EYES
Objectives: Upon conclusion of this strategy session you will be able to:
1. Describe the natural and spiritual realms.
2. Identify the two spiritual kingdoms.
3. Discuss the real war.
4. Explain how the war started.
5. Relate the reason for this present war.
6. State the basic principle of spiritual warfare.
7. Identify the kingdom to which you belong.
Key Verses For This Study:
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against
powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of
wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come
that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10
He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this
purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the
devil. 1 John 3:8
And that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having
been taken captive by him to do his will. 2 Timothy 2:26
...lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.
2 Corinthians 2:11
STEP ONE: OPEN YOUR SPIRITUAL EYES
Mankind has always believed in unseen creatures peopling the aerial spaces.
The Bible sustains this idea, informing us that these spiritual intelligences do
exist, and in close proximity to our world; that they are divided into two vast
hosts: the one active in good ministries for our race; the other intent on annoying
and injuring us; the one host designated as angels, loyal to God; the other called
demons, apostates under Satan and rebels against God.
Mrs. George Needham(1)
3
,To understand the invisible war, we must first understand the natural and spiritual worlds in
which we live.
The natural world is that which can be seen, felt, touched, heard, or tasted. It is tangible and for
the most part visible. We see the people who are part of your environment. We communicate
with them. We experience sights and sounds all around us.
But there is another world in which we live. It is a spiritual world. We cannot see it with our
physical eyes, but it is real nevertheless.
The Apostle Paul says:
...There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 1 Corinthians 15:44.
Our natural bodies live in the natural world. But we are also a spiritual being with an eternal
soul and spirit.
The reason we seldom recognize the spiritual realm is because man is separated from God and
therefore our spirit is not as sensitive as it should be. We are spiritually blind and cannot see
past our natural senses:
But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are
foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
1 Corinthians 2:14
Describe the natural world in which you live. What are some of the struggles you are facing in
your own personal environment, your personal relationships with friends and family, your
financial situation, your job or profession?
________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
In the midst of these personal struggles analyze your attitude towards God: Do you feel isolated
and alone? How do you reconcile your personal difficulties to the concept of a loving God?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
In 2 Kings chapter 6 Elijah had the ability to see into the spiritual world. During this natural
battle troops from Syria had surrounded a small town called Dothan where Elisha was staying.
4
, Read the story of Elisha in the city of Dothan in 2 Kings 6:8-22 and answer the following
questions:
Why did the king of Syria want to capture Elisha?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Which army had the most soldiers?
________________________________________________________________________
What was Elisha's response to the multitude of soldiers, horses, and chariots surrounding
Dothan?
________________________________________________________________________
What was the response of his servant, Gehazi?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Elisha saw the army of the Lord, literally an angelic host, camped on the hills all around.
Elisha's servant, Gehazi, could not see this wonderful protective army and became fearful. It
wasn't until Elisha prayed that the young man's eyes were opened and he saw God's spiritual
soldiers ready to protect them from the Syrian troops.
What unique thing happened to the soldiers of the king of Syria to cause them to become Elisha's
prisoners?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
The picture of this skirmish around Dothan is similar to conditions of our day. There are some,
like Elisha, who see clearly into the realm of the spirit. They understand what is happening
spiritually on this planet.
There are others like Elisha's servant, who with a little help are able to see and understand
spiritually. These people are open to the truths of God's Word and are ready to learn.
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