Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Cause of Satan’s Fall

What unholy, ambitious spirit led to Satan’s fall? BR-ASI9 337.9

“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.” Isaiah 14:13, 14. “Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness.” Ezekiel 28:17. BR-ASI9 337.10

What does Solomon say precedes destruction and a fall? BR-ASI9 338.1

“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18. BR-ASI9 338.2

Using the figure of the king of Babylon, how does the prophet Isaiah describe Satan’s fall? BR-ASI9 338.3

“How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!” Isaiah 14:12. BR-ASI9 338.4

Why was Satan cast from his high position? BR-ASI9 338.5

“Thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.” Ezekiel 28:16. BR-ASI9 338.6