7. Who Does the Lion Get? 1 Peter 5:8

8. INTRODUCTION… 1. These pictures add a remarkable perspective to Peter’s words in 1 Peter 5:8: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”

9. INTRODUCTION… 1. These pictures add a remarkable perspective to Peter’s words in 1 Peter 5:8: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 2. We need to take this important warning seriously! a. We all know first hand of Satan’s attacks - Romans 3:23 b. We are all potential prey!

10. INTRODUCTION… 1. These pictures add a remarkable perspective to Peter’s words in 1 Peter 5:8: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 2. We need to take this important warning seriously! a. We all know first hand of Satan’s attacks - Romans 3:23 b. We are all potential prey! 3. We want to make a few observations on 1 Peter 5:8, and then answer the Question…WHO DOES THE LION GET!!

11. I. The Threat is Real!

12. A. “…because your adversary the devil…” 1. Satan is our Adversary, lets look at him that way! 2. Antidikov ( antidikos) - opponent, an opponent in a suit of law, an adversary, enemy 3. He is our Enemy and means to destroy us - Eph 6:10-20

13. I. The Threat is Real! A. “…because your adversary the devil…” 1. Satan is our Adversary, lets look at him that way! 2. Antidikov ( antidikos) - opponent, an opponent in a suit of law, an adversary, enemy 3. He is our Enemy and means to destroy us - Eph 6:10-20 B. “the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” 1. Just as a Lion is a deadly predator, so is Satan; opportunistic! 2. Katapinw ( katapino) - “to drink down, swallow down, to devour to swallow up, destroy” 3. He means to Kill…and he does. Romans 6:23

14. II. We are to Prepare & Defend Ourselves!

15. A. “Be sober, be vigilant…” 1. Because of the threat, we must be WATCHFUL!! Sober - to be calm and collected in spirit, clear thinking, cautious, careful Vigilant - to watch, metaph. give strict attention to, be cautious, active 2. Numerous warnings to be Watchful - 1 Thess 5:6, 2 Tim 4:5

16. II. We are to Prepare & Defend Ourselves! A. “Be sober, be vigilant…” 1. Because of the threat, we must be WATCHFUL!! Sober - to be calm and collected in spirit, clear thinking, cautious, careful Vigilant - to watch, metaph. give strict attention to, be cautious, active 2. Numerous warnings to be Watchful - 1 Thess 5:6, 2 Tim 4:5 B. “Resist him, steadfast in the faith, …” vs 9 1. anyisthmi ( anthistemi) - to set one’s self against, to withstand, resist, oppose, to set against 2. While Satan is Dangerous, HE IS DEFEATABLE!! James 4:7 - Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

17. III. Who Does the Lion Get??

18. A. The Lion gets the WEAK! 1. In this series of pictures, the wildebeest was lame. 2. Those animals that are injured or weak are easy prey and quickly killed

19. III. Who Does the Lion Get?? A. The Lion gets the WEAK! 1. In this series of pictures, the wildebeest was lame. 2. Those animals that are injured or weak are easy prey and quickly killed B. SATAN gets the WEAK! 1. Those Christians that are Weak in the faith are Easy Prey! 2. These are: New & Immature Christians - Luke 8:12-14 Wayside, Rock, ThornsNew & Immature Christians - Luke 8:12-14 Wayside, Rock, Thorns Those that have Never Grown - 1 Cor 3:1-2, Heb 5:12-14Those that have Never Grown - 1 Cor 3:1-2, Heb 5:12-14 Those that are Out of Control EmotionallyThose that are Out of Control Emotionally Angry - Eph 4:26-27; Fleshly Lusts - 1 Cor 6:18, 2 Tim 2:22

20. III. Who Does the Lion Get?? A. The Lion gets the WEAK! 1. In this series of pictures, the wildebeest was lame. 2. Those animals that are injured or weak are easy prey and quickly killed B. SATAN gets the WEAK! 1. Those Christians that are Weak in the faith are Easy Prey! 2. These are: New & Immature Christians - Luke 8:12-14 Wayside, Rock, ThornsNew & Immature Christians - Luke 8:12-14 Wayside, Rock, Thorns Those that have Never Grown - 1 Cor 3:1-2, Heb 5:12-14Those that have Never Grown - 1 Cor 3:1-2, Heb 5:12-14 Those that are Out of Control EmotionallyThose that are Out of Control Emotionally Angry - Eph 4:26-27; Fleshly Lusts - 1 Cor 6:18, 2 Tim 2:22 C. The Spiritually Strong will Survive, Be STRONG!

21. III. Who Does the Lion Get?? A. The Lion gets the ISOLATED! 1. Animals that wonder away from the herd are easy to kill 2. There is safety in numbers, and those isolated are without help, assistance and defense from others

22. III. Who Does the Lion Get?? A. The Lion gets the ISOLATED! 1. Animals that wonder away from the herd are easy to kill 2. There is safety in numbers, and those isolated are without help, assistance and defense from others B. SATAN gets the ISOLATED! 1. When Christians Isolate themselves they are EASY PREY! 2. These are: Those that Forsake Worship & Bible Study - Hebrews 10:24-25Those that Forsake Worship & Bible Study - Hebrews 10:24-25 Those that do not associate Christians - Acts 2:47, Luke 15:11-24Those that do not associate Christians - Acts 2:47, Luke 15:11-24 Those that advocate and encourage ClicksThose that advocate and encourage Clicks Galatians 2:11-13, Galatians 5:19-21

23. III. Who Does the Lion Get?? A. The Lion gets the ISOLATED! 1. Animals that wonder away from the herd are easy to kill 2. There is safety in numbers, and those isolated are without help, assistance and defense from others B. SATAN gets the ISOLATED! 1. When Christians Isolate themselves they are EASY PREY! 2. These are: Those that Forsake Worship & Bible Study - Hebrews 10:24-25Those that Forsake Worship & Bible Study - Hebrews 10:24-25 Those that do not associate Christians - Acts 2:47, Luke 15:11-24Those that do not associate Christians - Acts 2:47, Luke 15:11-24 Those that advocate and encourage ClicksThose that advocate and encourage Clicks Galatians 2:11-13, Galatians 5:19-21 C. Those that Spiritually Stay together…LIVE!

24. III. Who Does the Lion Get?? A. The Lion gets the CARELESS! 1. The animal that is not paying attention will wander into the jaws of death!! 2. Their attention is on other things rather than in watching!!

25. III. Who Does the Lion Get?? A. The Lion gets the CARELESS! 1. The animal that is not paying attention will wander into the jaws of death!! 2. Their attention is on other things rather than in watching!! B. SATAN gets the CARELESS! 1. When Christians act Carelessly they and others fall victim! 2. These are: Those that OVERLOOK False Teaching - 2 John 1:9-11, 2 Peter 2Those that OVERLOOK False Teaching - 2 John 1:9-11, 2 Peter 2 Those that IGNORE Sin in the church - 1 Corinthians 5Those that IGNORE Sin in the church - 1 Corinthians 5 Those that are Spiritually BLIND! - Matthew 15:14Those that are Spiritually BLIND! - Matthew 15:14 Those that FOLLOW the world - Rom 12:2, 2 Cor 6:11-18,17Those that FOLLOW the world - Rom 12:2, 2 Cor 6:11-18,17

26. III. Who Does the Lion Get?? A. The Lion gets the CARELESS! 1. The animal that is not paying attention will wander into the jaws of death!! 2. Their attention is on other things rather than in watching!! B. SATAN gets the CARELESS! 1. When Christians act Carelessly they and others fall victim! 2. These are: Those that OVERLOOK False Teaching - 2 John 1:9-11, 2 Peter 2Those that OVERLOOK False Teaching - 2 John 1:9-11, 2 Peter 2 Those that IGNORE Sin in the church - 1 Corinthians 5Those that IGNORE Sin in the church - 1 Corinthians 5 Those that are Spiritually BLIND! - Matthew 15:14Those that are Spiritually BLIND! - Matthew 15:14 Those that FOLLOW the world - Rom 12:2, 2 Cor 6:11-18,17Those that FOLLOW the world - Rom 12:2, 2 Cor 6:11-18,17 C. The Spiritually Careful and Cautious Survive!

27. III. Who Does the Lion Get?? A. The Lion gets the OVERCONFIDENT! 1. The animal that ignores the danger, thinking it can out run it or defeat it is most often EATEN by the DANGER!! 2. Their Boldness and Arrogance leads to their death!!

28. III. Who Does the Lion Get?? A. The Lion gets the OVERCONFIDENT! 1. The animal that ignores the danger, thinking it can out run it or defeat it is most often EATEN by the DANGER!! 2. Their Boldness and Arrogance leads to their death!! B. SATAN gets the OVERCONFIDENT! 1. The Overconfident, Bold & Arrogant Christian WILL Die!! Proverbs 14:15 - A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident.Proverbs 14:15 - A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident. Luke 22:33 - But he said to Him, "Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death."Luke 22:33 - But he said to Him, "Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death." 1 Corinthians 10:12 - Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.1 Corinthians 10:12 - Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

29. III. Who Does the Lion Get?? A. The Lion gets the OVERCONFIDENT! 1. The animal that ignores the danger, thinking it can out run it or defeat it is most often EATEN by the DANGER!! 2. Their Boldness and Arrogance leads to their death!! B. SATAN gets the OVERCONFIDENT! 1. The Overconfident, Bold & Arrogant Christian WILL Die!! Proverbs 14:15 - A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident.Proverbs 14:15 - A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident. Luke 22:33 - But he said to Him, "Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death."Luke 22:33 - But he said to Him, "Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death." 1 Corinthians 10:12 - Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.1 Corinthians 10:12 - Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. C. Those that Avoid & Flee from Danger will Live!!

30. CONCLUSION… 1. These pictures add a remarkable perspective to Peter’s words in 1 Peter 5:8: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 2. We Noticed… a. The Threat is Real! b. We Can Prepare & Defend Ourselves 3. And…

31. Who Does the Lion Get?? The WeakThe Weak The IsolatedThe Isolated The CarelessThe Careless The OverconfidentThe Overconfident