1. HEAVEN: The Contest Under Control Isaiah 14:12-15 you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer

2. Read the Scriptures Isaiah 14:12-15 12 "How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, You who weakened the nations! 13 For you have said in your heart: 'I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the congregation On the farthest sides of the north; 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High.' 15 Yet you shall be brought down to Sheol, To the lowest depths of the Pit.

3. A DISRUPTION IN HEAVEN: Isaiah 14:12-15; (Rev 22:16) (Rev 22:16) Christ – THE BRIGHT AND MORNING STAR. (vs.13) Stars of God (vs.13) Stars of God: Dan 8:10 stars express earthly potentates; Job 38:7 stars represent heavenly principalities. Lucifer known as the Day Star (Job 37:22) (Job 37:22) He comes from the north in golden splendor. (vs.14) Clouds (vs.14) Clouds – not cloud, {clouds are a symbol of the divine presence (Isa 4:5; Exo 13:21)

4. The Defense Angels of God: Daniel 12:1-3 THE ANGEL GABRIEL THE ANGEL GABRIEL – Strong man of God [Luke 1:19 Gabriel announces the birth of John the Baptist; (1:26-38) Sent to announce the conception of Jesus to Mary.] Dan 8:15,16 Dan 8:15,16; Gabriel helps Daniel understand the vision of the ram and the Goat; future kingdoms of the earth. Dan 9:20-22 Dan 9:20-22 Gabriel further assists Daniel in the vision Dan 10:13 Dan 10:13 Michael, guardian angel for the nation of Israel; together with Gabriel fought the prince of Persia (Satans domain)

5. OUR DEFENDER: Job 1:6-12 Job 1:6-12 (This test includes both a scene in heaven and on earth) Heavenly Scene: the realm the test is designed: (vs.6-12) Earthly Scene: the realm the test is experienced (vs.13ff) (vs.6) The sons of God: unfallen angels came for their job assignment; reporting of activities before the throne of God; GOD IS RULING over all. Disclaimer piece: (Satan, the Accuser, also came among them) (vs.7) Satans nature to roam to accuse: I Peter 5:8 walking about seeking whom he may devour I John 5:19 the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one