2. Who are Satan and his demons?

Some angels did not remain faithful to Jehovah. The first angel who rebelled is “the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth.” (Revelation 12:9) Satan wanted to rule over others, so he influenced the first humans and later even other angels to join his rebellion. Those rebellious angels are called demons. Jehovah had them expelled from heaven to the earth, and they will be destroyed.​—Read Revelation 12:9, 12.

3. How do Satan and the demons try to mislead us?

Satan and the demons mislead many people through demonism, or spiritism, which is the bad practice of trying to communicate with spirits. For example, some people consult astrologers, fortune-tellers, psychics, and witch doctors. Others seek forms of medical treatment that involve spiritism. People are also tricked into believing that they can speak to the dead. But Jehovah warns us: “Do not turn to the spirit mediums, and do not consult fortune-tellers.” (Leviticus 19:31) He gives us this warning to protect us from Satan and the demons. They are God’s enemies, and they want to harm us.

5. Reject spiritism

Satan and the demons are Jehovah’s enemies. They are our enemies too. Read Luke 9:38-42, and then discuss this question:

• How do the demons treat people?

We do not want to invite the demons into our lives. Read Deuteronomy 18:10-12, and then discuss these questions:

• In what ways do the demons try to influence us and communicate with us? What practices are common where you live?

• Does it seem reasonable to you that Jehovah forbids spiritistic practices? Why?

Play the VIDEO, and then discuss the questions that follow.

VIDEO: “Oppose the Devil” (5:02)

• Do you think that the amulet worn by Palesa’s daughter was harmful? Why?

• What did Palesa need to do to be protected from the demons?

Real Christians have always opposed the demons. Read Acts 19:19 and 1 Corinthians 10:21, and then discuss this question:

• Why is it important to destroy anything you have that is connected with spiritism?

6. Win the fight against Satan and his demons

The demons are ruled by Satan. But the faithful angels are directed by the archangel Michael, which is another name for Jesus. How powerful is Michael? Read Revelation 12:7-9, and then discuss these questions:

• Who is more powerful? Michael and his angels or Satan and his demons?

• Do you think that Jesus’ followers need to be afraid of Satan and his demons?

You can win the fight against Satan and his demons. Read James 4:7, and then discuss this question:

• How can you protect yourself from Satan and the demons?