Originally created the "anointed cherub" and the crowning glory of God’s heavenly creation, Lucifer occupied the most prestigious and privileged position in the heavenly realm. The "multitude of his merchandise" was unparalleled. The distinct honor of his service was unrivaled. He was "the anointed cherub that covereth" and God had set him so. He was "perfect in his ways, until iniquity was found in him." His heart was lifted up in pride and self-worth in connection with his position of honor, and he, with a violent attack in his heart upon the very ‘God-ness of God,’ thought that he himself was worthy of receiving the praise and glory that he saw given to God.

Upon so sinning and being judged by God with removal from his privileged position, Lucifer, with his "corrupted wisdom," determined to establish himself as God’s adversary -- a ‘satan.’ He formulated within his heart a plan of evil by which he determined to directly challenge God for that which rightly belongs only to the Creator Himself. With his heart lifted up in pride and self-worth he saw himself worthy of receiving the service, praise, and worship from creation that he had formerly orchestrated and presented to God. He, therefore, conceived in his heart the means by which he could be "like the most High, possessor of heaven and earth," and thereby function himself to the exaltation of his person.

After formulating his plan of evil, Satan went about implementing it by acquiring for himself the necessary allegiance of creatures in both the heavenly and earthly realms. By so doing he usurped the dominion of the heavenly places and became the "prince of the power of the air." Through the fall of Adam he acquired the dominion of the earth and became the "prince of the world." With both positions intact, Satan possessed the means for putting his plan of evil into effect and realizing his objective of being "like the most High."

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1. What was Satan's given name from his creation? (Isa. 14:12)
   
   
2. What is the meaning of that name?
   
   
3. What type of angelic being was he created? Describe that type.  (Ezekiel 28:11-19)
   
   
4. What were Lucifer's duties surrounding God's throne?
   
   
5. What does Satan mean?
   
   
6. Why is Satan called the king of Tyrus?
   
   
7. What attitude lifted up Satan's heart?
   
   
8. What did Satan think he was worthy of receiving?
   
   
9. What was Satan's sin? In other words: How did Satan become Satan?
   
   
10. What original quality found in Ezk. 28:12 was corrupted in verse 17?
    
    
11. What was Satan's heart response to his iniquity?
    
    
12. How did God respond to Satan's rebellion? In other words: What was God's judgment?
    
    

The Implementation of the Plan of Evil