In a passage full of references to demons and Satan, we get a surprisingly practical lesson on our own struggles and how we can be delivered from them. The Bible paints a realistic, complex picture of the forces that work against us in the world and in our own hearts. When we experience those forces, we turn to a variety of places for deliverance, yet the changes we experience are short-lived, superficial, and leave us worse off. Only Jesus can deliver us from the forces arrayed against us thoroughly and permanently.

1. How have you experienced "the world, the flesh, and the Devil" interacting in your own life?
2. Are there places you are tempted to look for deliverance other than Jesus? Have you ever felt they left you worse off?
3. How can you apply the power of the gospel to enjoy more freedom in your daily life?