DESTROYING ANCESTRAL CURSES

Title: DESTROYING ANCESTRAL CURSES

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Galatians 3:13-14
Supporting Texts: Exodus 34:6-7, Ezekiel 18:1-4, Colossians 2:14-15, Numbers 23:23

INTRODUCTION:
Ancestral curses are negative patterns, limitations, and misfortunes passed down through bloodlines as a result of sin, disobedience, or covenants made by forefathers. These curses often manifest as sickness, poverty, barrenness, or untimely death. However, Jesus Christ has redeemed us from every curse, and through His finished work on the cross, we can walk in freedom and break every ancestral curse over our lives.

1. UNDERSTANDING ANCESTRAL CURSES

a) What Are Ancestral Curses?
These are inherited consequences of sins or covenants made by ancestors (Exodus 34:7).

b) Causes of Ancestral Curses
Idolatry, occult practices, bloodshed, and disobedience to God (Deuteronomy 27:15-26).

c) Manifestations of Ancestral Curses
Patterns of failure, barrenness, marital instability, and chronic illnesses (Lamentations 5:7).

d) Biblical Basis for Ancestral Curses
Generational sins were often visited upon descendants in the Old Testament (Exodus 20:5).

e) Biblical Example: King David’s family (2 Samuel 12:10-11). The sin of David brought calamity to his household.

2. THE POWER OF REDEMPTION THROUGH CHRIST

a) Jesus Paid the Price
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us (Galatians 3:13).

b) Victory Over Principalities
Jesus disarmed powers and principalities, nullifying their hold (Colossians 2:14-15).

c) Authority in the Name of Jesus
Believers have authority to break curses through Christ (Luke 10:19).

d) Freedom Through the Blood of Jesus
The blood of Jesus cleanses us and breaks every generational bondage (Revelation 12:11).

e) Biblical Example: Jabez (1 Chronicles 4:9-10). Through prayer, Jabez overcame the curse of pain attached to his name.

3. STEPS TO DESTROYING ANCESTRAL CURSES

a) Identify the Curse
Discern patterns of misfortune in your family line (Ezekiel 18:2).

b) Renounce Ancestral Covenants
Break every ungodly covenant made by your ancestors (Isaiah 28:18).

c) Confess and Repent
Repent for any known or unknown sins in your lineage (Leviticus 26:40-42).

d) Apply the Word and Blood of Jesus
Speak the Word of God and plead the blood of Jesus over your life (Hebrews 9:14).

e) Biblical Example: Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 29:10-11). He led Israel in breaking the curses of idolatry by returning to God.

4. LIVING FREE FROM ANCESTRAL CURSES

a) Walk in Obedience
Obedience to God’s Word keeps you free (Deuteronomy 28:1-2).

b) Engage in Spiritual Warfare
Destroy strongholds through prayer and fasting (2 Corinthians 10:4-5).

c) Renew Your Mind
Embrace your identity in Christ and reject fear (Romans 12:2).

d) Declare Your Freedom
Consistently confess your victory in Christ (Job 22:28).

e) Biblical Example: Gideon (Judges 6:25-28). Gideon tore down his father’s altar to Baal and built an altar to God, breaking the curse over his family.

5. THE BLESSINGS OF DELIVERANCE FROM CURSES

a) Access to God’s Promises
You inherit the blessings of Abraham (Galatians 3:14).

b) Divine Protection
No curse can prosper against you (Numbers 23:23).

c) Breakthrough and Prosperity
You walk in abundance and favour (Deuteronomy 28:12).

d) Generational Blessings
Your children inherit blessings, not curses (Psalm 112:1-2).

e) Biblical Example: The Israelites (Exodus 12:31-36). After breaking free from Pharaoh, they left Egypt with wealth and blessings.

CONCLUSION:
Ancestral curses are real, but the power of Christ’s redemption is greater. By applying the finished work of Jesus, renouncing evil covenants, and walking in obedience, you can live free from every curse and enjoy the abundant blessings of God.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, I thank You for redeeming me from every curse through Christ.

2. Father, expose and uproot every ancestral curse in my life.

3. Lord, I renounce every evil covenant made by my ancestors.

4. Father, let the blood of Jesus cleanse my lineage.

5. Lord, break every pattern of failure in my family.

6. Father, release me from the grip of ancestral idols.

7. Lord, I declare freedom from every generational limitation.

8. Father, let every evil label over my family be destroyed.

9. Lord, bless my lineage with generational blessings.

10. Father, I declare that no weapon formed against me shall prosper.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You are free from every ancestral curse in Jesus’ name.

2. Every evil covenant in your lineage is broken by the blood of Jesus.

3. The blessings of Abraham will flow in your life and family.

4. Every altar speaking against your destiny is silenced now.

5. You will walk in divine favour and generational blessings.

6. Every pattern of failure in your family is replaced with success.

7. The Lord will establish you in righteousness and peace.

8. No curse or enchantment will prevail over you.

9. Your lineage will glorify God and fulfil divine purpose.

10. You will live as a testimony of God’s deliverance and blessings.