Our enemy: Satan’s goals

1st Peter 5:8-9a | Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. 

John 10:10a | The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. 

• Why does the Bible call Satan our enemy? Is he the enemy of all mankind? Why or why not? 

• What are some of the goals of Satan according to today’s passages? 

• Why does Satan want to do these things to us? 

• Are we powerless to fight against Satan when he wants to harm us spiritually? How do you know?