Spiritual warfare: The truth about Job.

Job's fear is what opened the door to Satan's attack against him. In this video, I'll prove it.

Scripture: Job 3:25, Job 1:4-5, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 3:1-7, Proverbs 18:21, Ephesians 2:2, 3:10, 6:12,Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:14-18, Matthew 10:7-8, John 14:12, Ephesians 1:17-23, 2:1, 2:4-6, Isaiah 54:17, Psalm 91:1-16,

Here's a detailed breakdown of the video with timestamps:

Introduction to Spiritual Warfare Series (0:00-0:36)
The speaker introduces the topic of spiritual warfare, focusing on "open and closing doors" and how even figures of speech can create them for the enemy.

Job's Story: Fear as an Open Door (0:39-1:20)
The video delves into the story of Job, asserting that his fear, not God's random testing, opened the door for Satan's attack.
A distinction is made between Hebrew and English translations regarding God's role in pointing out Job to Satan.

Scriptural Evidence: Job's Fear and Actions (1:26-3:14)
Job 3:25 Analysis: The speaker quotes Job 3:25 ("For the thing that I greatly feared has come upon me, and what I dreaded has happened to me") to illustrate Job's expressed fear.
Job 1:4-5 Analysis: The speaker highlights Job's regular sacrifices and sanctification of his children out of fear they might have sinned, further demonstrating his underlying fear.

Job's Hedge of Protection and God's Role (3:36-5:18)
Due to Job's righteousness, he had a "hedge of protection" from God, requiring Satan to seek God's permission to attack him.
The speaker clarifies that this does not mean God allows spiritual attacks to teach lessons; rather, Job's fear created the open door.

The Power of Words and Authority (5:22-8:49)
Human Authority (Genesis 1:26-28): God gave mankind authority over the earth, and words and actions create open doors for the enemy.
Loss of Authority (Genesis 3:1-7): Adam's sin led to a loss of this authority, which Satan then stole.
Power of the Tongue (Proverbs 18:21): The speaker emphasizes that "death and life are in the power of the tongue," and words can literally create or change circumstances, even seemingly predicting events.

Spiritual Realm and Spoken Words (8:56-11:02)
Ephesians 2:2 ("Prince of the Power of the Air"): Satan is identified as the "prince of the power of the air," explaining why spoken words, which travel through the air, can create open doors for either divine or demonic influence.
Ephesians 3:10 and 6:12 (Principalities and Powers): These verses further define the spiritual kingdom of darkness that interacts with the words spoken.

Reiterating Job's Fear and Anxiety's Role (11:04-13:14)
The speaker strongly reiterates that Job's fear was the direct cause of the open door for Satan, not a random test from God.
Anxiety and fear can lead individuals to speak their fears aloud, giving spiritual rights to the enemy, who may even incite such anxiety.

Figurative Language and Premature Death (14:53-16:40)
The speaker warns that common phrases like "Oh, that kills me" or "I'm dead," used as figures of speech, can unknowingly create open doors for spirits of premature death.

Christian Authority in the New Testament (16:56-22:00)
Matthew 28:18-20 (Delegated Authority): Jesus reclaimed all authority in heaven and on earth, and has delegated this authority to believers.
Jesus's Victory over Satan: Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection defeated death, hell, and the grave, taking back the authority Satan stole from Adam.
Weapons of Spiritual Warfare: The name and blood of Jesus are highlighted as powerful weapons that Job did not possess.
Mark 16:14-18 and Matthew 10:7-8 (Authority over Demons): These scriptures demonstrate the authority believers have over demons.
John 14:12 (Greater Works): Believers are empowered to do the same and even greater works than Jesus.
Ephesians 1:17-23, 2:1, 2:4-6 (Spiritual Position): Christians are seated in heavenly places with Christ, emphasizing their spiritual position and redemption.

Supernatural Protection and Claiming Promises (22:09-27:05)
Isaiah 54:17 and Psalm 91: These Old Testament scriptures speak of supernatural protection and no weapon prospering against believers, which are even more true in the New Testament.
Active Claiming of Protection: The speaker emphasizes that Christians must actively claim and declare these promises and protections daily, as protection is not automatic.
Misinterpretation of Job's Story: Using Job's story to suggest God allows attacks for our good can leave believers spiritually defenseless.
Recap on Job's Fear and Hedge: The video concludes by reaffirming that Job's fear created the open door, despite his hedge of protection requiring Satan to gain God's permission.
Demonic Influence: A brief mention of why demons need to influence or possess people, relating to God's principle of spirits needing human allowance to operate on Earth.

Future Video Topic (27:07-27:16)
The speaker mentions potentially discussing "the thorn in Paul's flesh" in a future video.