Where did he come from? - HEAVEN

• Isaiah 14:12 "How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning!"

Why was he cast out? - PRIDE

• Isaiah 14:13, 14 "For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High."
• Ezekiel 28:17 "Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee."

Did God make him? - NO, HE MADE LUCIFER

• Ezekiel 28:15 "Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee."

God made a perfect angel who, of his own free will, decided to be rebellious and become the devil. The Bible described Lucifer before the fall as perfect and as the most glorious of all of God's created creatures. Next to God, there was no other creature higher than Lucifer. His name suggest his rank in heaven, "Lucifer" meaning light bearer. It was his function to carry the light of God's word. It was his beauty and rank that caused him to sin and move away from God. He felt that since he was so high, he should get worship. Because he had a free will, God allowed him to carry out his rebellion for several reasons. First, to settle the issues if God forces His creatures to obey Him. Second, to prevent and stop any doubt that God's wasn't fare, but rather willing for all to come into repentance. Finally, God wanted all to worship out of love and free will.

What was the fate of Lucifer's rebellion in heaven? - EXPULSION

• Revelation 12:7, 8 "And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven."
• Revelation 12:9 "And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him."

We should rejoice to know that Satan wasn't victorious in heaven.

What two deadly animals does the Bible use to portray Satan?

• 1 Peter 5:8 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour."
• Revelation 12:9 "And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil."

These animals both use stealth and diversion to capture their prey. Like the devil, they spring suddenly upon their victims and are ruthless and indifferent to suffering.

Next Study: Satan's method of work?