{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Drafted Into a Cosmic War-Defining Spiritual Warfare in a Time of Global Darkness-Part 1 of our Spiritual Warfare Series","description":"Episode Overview We are living in a time of global upheaval, moral inversion, and spiritual confusion. Scripture warned us that such days would come\u2014but it also prepared us for them. In Part 1 of our Spiritual Warfare Series, we lay the foundation by answering a critical question:   What is spiritual warfare\u2014from a biblical, Messianic, Torah\u2011rooted perspective?   This episode introduces the reality of an unseen cosmic conflict between the Kingdom of Light and the Kingdom of Darkness, a war that has been raging since the dawn of creation and one in which every believer is already involved\u2014whether they realize it or not. Contrary to popular Christian culture, spiritual warfare is not emotionalism, not fear\u2011based obsession, and not optional. It is covenantal, scriptural, and central to our calling as the redeemed of YHWH in these last days. \ud83d\udd0d What This Episode Covers 1\ufe0f\u20e3 Why Spiritual Warfare Matters Now Global instability, deception, lawlessness, and moral reversal Wars, rumors of wars, and \u201cbirth pangs\u201d foretold by Messiah The increasing pressure on faith, families, and covenant identity   Key Scriptures:   Matthew 24:3\u20138; Isaiah 5:20; 2 Timothy 3:1\u20135; Ecclesiastes 12:13\u201314 2\ufe0f\u20e3 Defining Spiritual Warfare Biblically Why the phrase \u201cspiritual warfare\u201d does not appear in Scripture\u2014yet the reality permeates it Warfare as a multi\u2011layered conflict in the unseen realm The difference between the visible, temporal world and the invisible, eternal realm   Key Scriptures:   2 Corinthians 4:18; Job 32:8; Ecclesiastes 3:21 3\ufe0f\u20e3 The Unseen Realm and the Real Enemy Why our struggle is not against flesh and blood Thrones, dominions, rulers, and powers created by Elohim\u2014some now in rebellion How worldly systems, temptation, deception, and hasatan himself work together   Key Scriptures:   Colossians 1:16; Ephesians 6:12; 1 Peter 5:8; 2 Corinthians 10:3\u20135 4\ufe0f\u20e3 Spiritual Warfare Throughout the Tanakh and Apostolic Writings A survey of foundational biblical passages that reveal warfare without using the modern term: Genesis 3:15 \u2013 The Protoevangelium: hostility between the seed of the woman and the serpent Exodus 14:14 \u2013 YHWH fights for His people Deuteronomy 20:3\u20134 \u2013 Fearlessness because YHWH goes with us 1 Samuel 17:45\u201347 \u2013 David vs. Goliath: the battle belongs to YHWH 2 Kings 6:16\u201317 \u2013 Elisha and the unseen angelic host Daniel 10:12\u201313, 20 \u2013 Warfare in the heavens affects events on earth Psalm 91 \u2013 Protection, refuge, and angelic guardianship Zechariah 4:6 \u2013 Victory by YHWH\u2019s Spirit, not human strength 5\ufe0f\u20e3 Weapons and Principles of Spiritual Warfare Authority given to the people of YHWH Torah (the Word of Elohim) as a primary weapon Prayer, fasting, unity, praise, obedience, and righteousness Assurance: no weapon formed against YHWH\u2019s people will ultimately prevail   Key Scriptures:   Matthew 4:1\u201311; Hebrews 4:12; Isaiah 54:17; Romans 12:21; Ephesians 6:10\u201320 6\ufe0f\u20e3 Why This Series Exists This series is not about fear\u2014it is about: Clarity instead of confusion Identity instead of deception Preparation instead of passivity We are not spectators in a cosmic conflict. We are called to stand, resist, and overcome\u2014not in our own strength, but in the might of YHWH. \ud83d\udcd6 Scripture References Cited in This Episode Torah & Writings Genesis 3:15 Exodus 14:14 Deuteronomy 20:3\u20134 Job 32:8 Psalm 44:5 Psalm 91 Psalm 144:1\u20132 Ecclesiastes 3:21; 12:13\u201314 Isaiah 5:20; 41:10\u201313; 54:17 Zechariah 4:6 Prophets Daniel 10:12\u201313, 20 Apostolic Writings Matthew 4:1\u201311; 5:14; 24:3\u20138 Luke 17:20\u201324; 18:3\u20138 John 9:4; 10:10 Romans 12:21; 13:12 2 Corinthians 4:18; 10:3\u20135 Ephesians 6:10\u201320 Colossians 1:16 Hebrews 4:12 1 Peter 5:8 2 Timothy 2:3; 3:1\u20135 \ud83d\udcda Extra\u2011Biblical Sources Referenced Jonathan Welton, How to See Heaven: Accessing Divine Secrets, Destiny Image, 2013 Judith Allen Shelly et al., Called to Care: A Christian Vision for Nursing, IVP Academic, 2021 \ud83d\udd1c What\u2019s Coming Next Part 2: Messianic vs. Denominational views of spiritual warfare Part 3: Laying the groundwork for Ephesians Part 4 and beyond: A verse\u2011by\u2011verse exposition of Ephesians 6:10\u201320 \u2013 The Whole Armor of Elohim ","author_name":"The Messianic Torah Observer","author_url":"http:\/\/www.themessianictorahobserver.org","html":"