Introduction

The character of Edmund in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C. S. Lewis, represents us in many ways. In this part of the story he is led astray by the White Witch. We face similar tactics and temptations from Satan. We will discuss the lies Satan uses against us and also learn that God is more powerful than Satan and that we can know that by faith we share in His victory over Satan.

 

Study

In The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, read from the beginning of chapter four on page 31 to the end of page 35. The last line is, “’I’ll try,’ said Edmund, still looking at the empty box.” Then answer the following questions:

 

•      As this scene opens, how does Edmund view the White Witch?

                           

•      What does the Witch offer to Edmund?        

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•      The Witch offers warmth to Edmund. We usually think of temptations as things we want. Warmth is a need instead of a want. How can something we need be a temptation?

           

•      How does Edmund’s opinion of the Witch change during this encounter?

                           

•      What causes this change?

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Read I Peter 5:8:

Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (NIV, 1984 version)

 

•      In the story, the character of Edmund is meant to represent you and me. Considering this, how are the actions of the White Witch like the work of the Devil in our lives?

           

•      What are some of the lies and half-truths the White Witch tells to Edmund?

           

•     In a group discuss, what are some of the lies and half-truths which Satan uses against us?

              Example: the lie that small sins don’t really matter since other people sin a whole lot more than  me (not true because every sin has the same consequence of separating us from God).

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•      How does our God guard us from the lies Satan uses against us?

      

 

Read II Thessalonians 3:3 & John 10:27-30:

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. (NIV, 1984)

 

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one. (NIV, 1984)

 

•      What promise is given concerning the attacks of Satan in our lives?

                          

 

Read Psalm 91:9-13:

If you make the Most High your dwelling—  even the Lord, who is my refuge—

then no harm will befall you,  no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent. (NIV, 1984)

 

•      There are two animals the Bible associated with Satan which are well-known. Both are mentioned in these verses. Which animals are they?

                           Hint:(Genesis 3) and (I Peter 5:8).

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•      Because of our faith in God, what promise do we have concerning Satan?