To prove this point, we use a tool for interpreting the Bible which is to examine where similar words or phrases are used before. Very often the meaning of a word or phrase is defined in its previous usage. In Luke chapter 10 we have the record of Jesus sending out 70 of his disciples to preach and to heal. In verse 3 He says; “Behold I send you out as lambs among wolves.” Here we have more names of animals to describe people: lambs and wolves.
And when the disciples return with joy, they proclaim;
“Lord, even the demons are subject unto us through your name.
And he said unto them: “I beheld Satan as lightening fall from heaven.”
Watch the context of these next few verses. They mention demons and He says he beheld Satan as lightening fall from heaven. Here is another mention of fallen angels. I believe that this is a prophetic utterance for this scripture is still future and has yet to be fulfilled. But we will deal with that later. Listen to the next verse.
“Behold I give you power to tread on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that THE SPIRITS ARE SUBJECT UNTO YOU…”
Wow, wow, wow! Back up a minute. Read these last few verses again. The disciples mention that even the demons are subject to them. Then Jesus talks of Satan falling from heaven and tells them they have power to tread on scorpions and serpents, and over all the power of the enemy. Well who is our enemy? Who are the serpents and scorpions? He defines them in the next sentence;
“…in this rejoice not, that the SPIRITS are subject unto you.”
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