The Great Adversary

“The true character of the usurper, and his real object, must be understood by all.” BHB 104.1

• Ezekiel 28:15. Was perfect when created. BHB 104.2

• Ezekiel 28:12. Full of wisdom, perfect in beauty. Patriarchs and Prophets, 35. BHB 104.3

• Ezekiel 28:14. Covering cherub. BHB 104.4

• Ezekiel 28:17. Proud of his beauty. BHB 104.5

• Ezekiel 28:17. Pride ruined his wisdom. BHB 104.6

• Isaiah 14:13. Coveted higher position. Patriarchs and Prophets, 36. BHB 104.7

• Isaiah 14:14. Coveted the throne of God. BHB 104.8

• Revelation 12:7. Other angels affected. Patriarchs and Prophets, 37, 39, Testimonies for the Church 3:328. BHB 104.9

• Revelation 12:7. Christ and loyal angels fought against Satan and his angels. BHB 104.10

• Revelation 12:8. Satan was defeated. BHB 104.11

• Isaiah 14:12. Satan cast out of heaven. The Desire of Ages, 493. BHB 104.12

• Revelation 12:9. His angels cast out with him. Patriarchs and Prophets, 41. BHB 104.13

• Revelation 12:9. Cast to this earth. BHB 104.14

• Genesis 3:1-6. He caused our first parents to sin. Patriarchs and Prophets, 53-59. BHB 104.15

• Romans 6:16. Gained Adam’s dominion. BHB 104.16

• Ephesians 2:2. Prince of the power of the air. BHB 104.17

• John 14:30. The Saviour called him the prince of this world. The Desire of Ages, 123, 679. BHB 104.18