Assemblies of the Glorious Church

Adult Sunday School Class

Hindering Spirits

Teacher: Bro. Jacob Victor

There are two categories of spirits mentioned in the Bible. One category is associated with God and enhances the work and ministry of God. The other is associated with Satan and hinders the work of the ministry. The latter category is known as hindering spirits.

For us to fully understand and to be blessed with the ministry of discerning of spirits we must know what these hindering spirits are so that we can effectively bind them and destroy their work.

The following is a list of hindering spirits mentioned in the Bible.

Hindering Spirits Activities References

Familiar SpiritsThese spirits know well the behavior of Christians and work on their areas of weakness

Lev. 19:31, 20:6, 20:27Deut. 18:111 Sam. 28:3, 29:9

Spirit of all fleshNumbers 16:22, Numbers 27:16

Unclean spirit

The 21 times mentioned in the New testament refers to demonic possession. It is also translated as the spirit of impurity

Matt. 10:1, 12:48Mrk 1:23, 27,3:11, 5:13Luke 4:36, 6:38Acts 8:7

Evil spirits Luke 8:2Acts 9:12, 19:16

Seducing spiritsThese are sexual spirits used to cause adultery and other sexual sins. They are involved in the breaking up of marriages etc.

1 Timothy 4:1Luke 11:26

Spirit of the Devil Revelation 16:14Spirit of Jealousy Numbers 5:14, 5:30Sorrowful spirit 1 Samuel 1:15Lying Spirit 1 Kings 22:22-23

2 Chron. 18:21-22Haughty spirit This makes people very

arrogant in their dealing with others

Proverbs 16:18

Wounded spirit Used to make persons depressed and sorrowful

Proverbs 18:14