UNMASKING THE JEZEBEL SPIRIT - PART 1 ^([1])          d 

1 Kings 16:28-33

I. How do we Know if Someone is Operating by the Jezebelic Spirit?

1. They attack God’s people thinking they’re doing God’s will. They criticize and attack God’s people thinking they are spiritual policemen.
2. They attempt to detour and override leadership authority. They carry distorted tales and gossip that deride leadership and promote rebellion in church
3. They are convinced that they are always being persecuted by God’s people. They behave like victims of persecution in church.
4. They are very cunning, manipulative, smooth talking and skilled at turning people against each other.
5. They use excessive flattery and intimidation.
6. They are very self-centered. Everything they talk about centers around themselves.
7. They make people emotionally dependent on them, and end up running their lives after that. Their victims start to feel helpless without them and hand control of their lives over to these controlling people.

II. Characteristics of a Jezebel Spirit

1. Rebellious

-          Jezebel in the Hebrew context means unhusbanded, non-exalted and condemned by God.

2. Defilement

-          Jezebelic people defile everything they touch; their victims become disillusioned, disarrayed, defocused, depressed, discouraged and disinterested in the things of God. Their spirit gets defiled.

-          The Jezebel spirit is a demonic spiritual force that seeks to deceive, defile and destroy God’s authorities, silence the prophetic voice and stop intercessory prayer.

III. Unmasking the Jezebel Spirit

1. My Position In Christ

-          Reference: Ephesians 1:3; 2:6; 3:10; 6:12

2. The Real Enemy – Know It And Its Characteristics

-          Our world is filled with angelic and demonic beings; we must be skilled in learning to partner with the Spirit to impact the spiritual realm.

3. Exalting God Brings Victory

-          Reference: Exodus 17:9-13; 14:16

-          Here we see the invisible war being demonstrated. The staff/rod demonstrated God’s authority. By raising the rod, Moses exalted God’s strength (invisible). This determined the outcome in the visible realm.

4. Be An Alert Watchman Against The Enemy

-          Reference: 1 Peter 5:8; Ephesians 6:18; 2 Corinthians 2:11

-          The introduction above sets the stage in introducing the principles involved in unmasking the Jezebel spirit

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^([1]) Credit is given to Pastor Francis Ng of the Tabernacle of Christ Church in Singapore.