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Walking with Jesus

The Grand Narrative: “Satan father of Deceit” (John 8:44)

“Satan, father of Deceit” (John 8:44)

Published 28 Feb. 2026

🔎 DAILY HEART EXAMINATION

Let the Word steady your future and clarify your purpose.

  1. 1️⃣ What does this passage reveal about Jesus’ control over my future?
  2. 2️⃣ Where am I allowing fear to override trust in Him?
  3. 3️⃣ What purpose is Christ calling me to live out today?
  4. 4️⃣ What specific step will I take today because He is Lord of my future?

Scroll down for “Lessons Learned…”

💥 SINS / FAILURES

  1. 1️⃣ Embracing deceit instead of truth (John 8:44; Genesis 3:1–5; 2 Corinthians 11:3)
  2. 2️⃣ Doubting God’s character and Word (John 8:45–46; Genesis 3:6; James 1:6–8)
  3. 3️⃣ Participating in a culture of death through sin (John 10:10; Romans 6:23; Proverbs 14:12)
  4. 4️⃣ Allowing bitterness, jealousy, and anger to rule (James 3:14–16; Ephesians 4:31; Galatians 5:19–21)
  5. 5️⃣ Ignoring spiritual warfare realities (Ephesians 6:12; 1 Peter 5:8; 2 Corinthians 2:11)

🏆 SUCCESSES / SPIRITUAL GROWTH

  1. 1️⃣ Holding firmly to Jesus’ teachings (John 8:31–32; Psalm 119:105; Colossians 2:6–7)
  2. 2️⃣ Growing in discernment between truth and error (Hebrews 5:14; Philippians 1:9–10; 1 Thessalonians 5:21)
  3. 3️⃣ Trusting Christ’s authority over Satan (Colossians 1:15–17; Luke 10:18–19; Revelation 12:9–11)
  4. 4️⃣ Choosing life over destructive sin (John 10:10; Deuteronomy 30:19–20; Romans 8:6)
  5. 5️⃣ Living in the freedom truth provides (John 8:32; Galatians 5:1; Psalm 25:5)

🧭 LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS

  1. 1️⃣ Speak truth clearly even when it confronts opposition (John 8:44; Ezekiel 3:17–19; 2 Timothy 4:2)
  2. 2️⃣ Teach the reality of spiritual warfare (Ephesians 6:10–13; 1 Peter 5:8–9; 2 Corinthians 10:3–5)
  3. 3️⃣ Model moral clarity in a confused culture (Isaiah 5:20; Matthew 5:16; Philippians 2:15)
  4. 4️⃣ Guard communities from destructive deception (Acts 20:28–31; Titus 1:9; Jude 3–4)
  5. 5️⃣ Lead people toward abundant life in Christ (John 10:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 3:1–4)