2026 Class

The Contest

History is the story of Satan trying to prevent God's first prophecy from being fulfilled, and God's manipulation of Satan's 'moves' which ultimately fulfills that very demise.

Jan 4

Keeping in mind that Satan is not all-knowing, how does he interpret Gen 3:15?

Jan 11

Satan looks to interrupt the plan by attacking the first offspring of Eve.

Jan 18

The population explosion at the beginning of the world likely hinders Satan from forming a definite plan.

Jan 25

Satan attempts to defile the human race with a dramatic strategy that some deem controversial.

Feb 1

While Satan alienates the world, his actions simultaneously promotes its very cleansing.

Feb 8

Tracing the lines of Noah as humanity quickly returns to evil.

Feb 15

Division is commonly a tool of the devil, but God uses it to inhibit the descent into chaos.

Feb 22

By disadvantaging Abram, he isolates him from corruption of Sodom.

Mar 2

Satan is distracted by position of firstborn, but God has other plans which could not be predicted.

Mar 8

By removing Jacob from the situation, Satan helps protect him, fulfilling prophecy.

Mar 15

While Satan attempts to suppress Jacob, he ends up forging a man of strength and character.

Mar 22

As Satan removes the apparent heirs to Jacob, a new heir emerges that Satn must be forced to recon with.

Mar 29

Satan and Joseph's brothers form conspiracies against him, one of which God uses to His own ends.

Apr 5

Satan uses a lie to remove Joseph from proximity to power, which is right where God needs him.

Apr 12

Joseph's rise to power is as predicted, but is it what Satan expected? New developments arise.

Apr 19

The rise of a righteous family priest of great integrity is introduced to Satan by God, causing a distraction.

Apr 26

Exploring an interesting timeline between Joseph, and Moses, as God gives Satan a distraction.

May 3

A look at the Palace intrigue that sets up Moses apparent rise and fall, but who really is behind it all?

May 17

The trip to Midian gives Moses a chance to figure out who he really is and to choose who he's going to be.

May 24

After forty years, is Moses ready to be the leader God needs? Well...almost

May 31

Satan tries to sabotage the Exodus and drive a wedge between God and His people.

Jun 7

The attempt to undermine the plan of succession is the very event that forges the character of the next leader.

Jun 14

Following a man of legendary status is always hard. Joshua acclimates to his role by degrees.

Jun 21

A prophet seemingly reveres God's authority, but the whole narrative tells a much different, darker story.

Jun 28

A pivotal moment in Gideon's development is held as an example for us, but in reality is a sign of lack of faith

Jul 19

An identical flaw in Eli and Samuel's ministry justifies people's desire for dramatic change.

Jul 26

Saul's selection as king is not what it seems, though he is enough to distract both man and Satan.

Aug 2

Saul's reign is only a holding place for God to get the man who he really wants as king.

Aug 9

The timing of David's arrival at Saul's palace shows that God is always a few steps ahead of Satan.