Lesson 7 — Out of Darkness into the Light
The Bible describes a real conflict between good and evil. Jesus frequently spoke about the Kingdom of Heaven and invited people to follow the light. This lesson explores the Bible’s description of that conflict and considers how people can recognise deception and choose to follow God’s truth.
Lesson Overview
The lesson contrasts the kingdom of light with the powers of darkness. It examines the different ways God communicates with people and the warnings Scripture gives concerning practices such as fortune-telling, attempts to communicate with the dead, and occult activities. The study encourages readers to seek God’s guidance through the Bible rather than through practices that Scripture warns against.
What You Will Learn
- How the Bible describes the conflict between good and evil.
- Whether God communicates only with prophets or also with ordinary people.
- Different ways God communicates with humanity according to Scripture.
- Why the Bible warns against occult practices and attempts to consult the dead.
- What the biblical account in Acts teaches about abandoning practices associated with the occult.
Bible Passages to Study
Genesis 3:8; John 10:27; Numbers 12:6–8; 1 Samuel 3:1–9; 1 Kings 19:11–13; Isaiah 30:21; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Deuteronomy 18:10; Leviticus 19:31; Isaiah 8:19–20; Isaiah 47:11–14; Acts 19:18–20.
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