{"id":21494,"date":"2025-10-31T12:10:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T12:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ministry-strategies.org\/testimony\/?p=21494"},"modified":"2025-11-01T08:09:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T08:09:45","slug":"the-blood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ministry-strategies.org\/testimony\/the-blood\/","title":{"rendered":"Blood in Occult Rituals vs. The Blood of Jesus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Blood is not a random element in occult rituals. It is the central currency.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Attribution &amp; Authority<\/h3>\n<p>These aren&#8217;t my words\u2014they&#8217;re from Rian Swiggelar, a former satanic high priest who now exposes the darkness he once served.<\/p>\n<p>When he said, &#8220;Blood carries life, and whatever has life can be bound or traded,&#8221; he wasn&#8217;t exaggerating. He was revealing a truth that even Scripture acknowledges.<\/p>\n<h3>Biblical Foundation<\/h3>\n<p>The Bible declares in Leviticus 17:11:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Transition<\/h3>\n<p>What you&#8217;re about to discover will change how you understand spiritual warfare forever.<\/p>\n<h2>THE COUNTERFEIT SYSTEM<\/h2>\n<h3>Main Premise<\/h3>\n<p>Rian explained that within the satanic system, the use of blood is deliberate. It&#8217;s not superstition\u2014it&#8217;s covenant logic.<\/p>\n<p>### Key Quote from Rian<br \/>\n**[Emphasize on screen]**<br \/>\n&#8220;Every time blood is shed, something is given permission to exist or continue.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>### The Divine Original vs. The Demonic Imitation<\/p>\n<p>**God&#8217;s Design:**<br \/>\n&#8211; Blood represents life<br \/>\n&#8211; Blood cleanses and redeems<br \/>\n&#8211; Blood reconciles man to God through Jesus<\/p>\n<p>**Satan&#8217;s Counterfeit:**<br \/>\n&#8211; Blood corrupts<br \/>\n&#8211; Blood enslaves<br \/>\n&#8211; Blood seals covenants of bondage<\/p>\n<p>### Rian&#8217;s Revelation About Rituals<br \/>\n**[Lower third graphic: &#8220;Former Satanic Priest&#8221;]**<\/p>\n<p>In the rituals Rian once led, blood was not merely symbolic. He confessed:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We believed blood was energy\u2014a carrier, a transmitter between the seen and unseen. By introducing blood, even a drop, into a ritual, we believed the spirit world had legal grounds to respond.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>### Spiritual Reality Check<br \/>\nFrom a spiritual standpoint, that belief isn&#8217;t far from truth\u2014only twisted.<\/p>\n<p>**Consider this:** When Jesus shed His blood:<br \/>\n&#8211; Heaven responded<br \/>\n&#8211; Hell trembled<br \/>\n&#8211; The veil was torn<\/p>\n<p>The enemy perverts that reality to empower deception.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## SECTION 3: COVENANT LANGUAGE (3:30-6:00)<br \/>\n**[Visual Suggestion: Ancient covenant imagery, scroll animations]**<\/p>\n<p>### Why Blood is Sacred<br \/>\nBlood is sacred because it is covenantal.<\/p>\n<p>### Biblical Example: Abraham&#8217;s Covenant<br \/>\n**[Display reference: Genesis 15]**<\/p>\n<p>In Genesis 15, God established His covenant with Abram through a blood path:<br \/>\n&#8211; Animals were divided<br \/>\n&#8211; A burning lamp (representing God) passed between the pieces<br \/>\n&#8211; Blood marked the agreement<\/p>\n<p>### Universal Covenant Principle<br \/>\nEvery covenant\u2014whether godly or demonic\u2014requires blood to mark ownership. That&#8217;s why the enemy uses it. He knows the language of covenant. He knows that without blood, there is no sealing, no continuity.<\/p>\n<p>### Rian&#8217;s Confession: The Spiritual Signature<br \/>\n**[Emphasize quote on screen]**<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When we poured blood, we were not just doing a ritual. We were signing with our own essence. It was a spiritual signature.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>### The Hidden Cost<br \/>\nRian admitted that participants often felt:<br \/>\n&#8211; Drained<br \/>\n&#8211; Dizzy<br \/>\n&#8211; Depleted<\/p>\n<p>As if something living had been transferred.<\/p>\n<p>**The terrible truth:** The life within them\u2014their spiritual authority, their divine imprint\u2014was being traded away piece by piece.<\/p>\n<p>### How Bondage is Enforced<br \/>\n**[Text overlay: &#8220;Spiritual bondage isn&#8217;t enforced through chains of metal, but through covenants of blood&#8221;]**<\/p>\n<p>This is how spiritual bondage truly works\u2014not through visible chains, but through covenants sealed in blood.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## SECTION 4: BLOOD HAS A VOICE (6:00-8:30)<br \/>\n**[Visual Suggestion: Waveform audio visualization, Biblical imagery]**<\/p>\n<p>### The First Murder Reveals a Truth<br \/>\n**[Display: Genesis 4]**<\/p>\n<p>From the first murder, when Cain slew Abel, God declared:<\/p>\n<p>*&#8221;The voice of thy brother&#8217;s blood crieth unto me from the ground.&#8221;*<\/p>\n<p>### Revelation: Blood Speaks<br \/>\nBlood has a voice. It testifies\u2014whether for mercy or for judgment.<\/p>\n<p>### The Enemy&#8217;s Manipulation<br \/>\nThe enemy tries to make blood cry out for:<br \/>\n&#8211; Vengeance<br \/>\n&#8211; Fear<br \/>\n&#8211; Servitude<\/p>\n<p>Instead of redemption.<\/p>\n<p>### But There&#8217;s a Superior Voice<br \/>\n**[Powerful moment\u2014pause for emphasis]**<br \/>\n**[Display: Hebrews 12:24]**<\/p>\n<p>*&#8221;And to Jesus, the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaketh better things than that of Abel.&#8221;*<\/p>\n<p>**The contrast:**<br \/>\n&#8211; Abel&#8217;s blood cried for justice<br \/>\n&#8211; Jesus&#8217;s blood cries for mercy<\/p>\n<p>### Every Other Blood vs. THE Blood<br \/>\nEvery other blood shed in darkness, spilled in hatred, poured in ritual\u2014has a voice of accusation.<\/p>\n<p>But the blood of Jesus cancels that voice. It silences every other testimony.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## SECTION 5: THE RULES OF DARK RITUALS (8:30-10:30)<br \/>\n**[Visual Suggestion: Dark aesthetic, but handled carefully\u2014not glorifying]**<\/p>\n<p>### Rian&#8217;s Technical Explanation<br \/>\nRian explained that the use of blood in the occult has specific rules:<\/p>\n<p>**Rule 1: The blood must be fresh**<\/p>\n<p>**Rule 2: It must be linked to the one who offers it**<\/p>\n<p>**Rule 3: The more emotional the moment, the stronger the effect**<\/p>\n<p>### Why Emotions Matter<br \/>\nThis is why many rituals are conducted under emotional extremes:<br \/>\n&#8211; Fear<br \/>\n&#8211; Lust<br \/>\n&#8211; Rage<br \/>\n&#8211; Grief<\/p>\n<p>**Their belief:** Emotion amplifies the spiritual charge. The spirit inhabits emotion, and blood is its vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>### The Kingdom Contrast<br \/>\nYet again, we see the counterfeit.<\/p>\n<p>**In God&#8217;s kingdom:**<br \/>\n&#8211; Emotion is surrendered at the altar, not manipulated<br \/>\n&#8211; Repentance with tears invites cleansing, not curses<br \/>\n&#8211; Brokenness is accepted, not exploited<\/p>\n<p>**[Display: Psalm 51:17]**<\/p>\n<p>*&#8221;The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.&#8221;*<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## SECTION 6: THE LIVING CONTRACT (10:30-12:30)<br \/>\n**[Visual Suggestion: Contract\/document imagery, legal terminology graphics]**<\/p>\n<p>### Rian&#8217;s Sobering Statement<br \/>\n**[Emphasize heavily]**<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Blood becomes a contract when it&#8217;s combined with words.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>### The Dark Ceremony Process<br \/>\nRian described the procedure:<br \/>\n1. Make a cut<br \/>\n2. Speak a vow<br \/>\n3. Let the blood fall onto paper or an altar<\/p>\n<p>**The result:** The combination of physical life and spoken word created what they called a &#8220;living contract.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>### Why People Stay Oppressed<br \/>\nThis is exactly why many people feel spiritually oppressed long after leaving those practices\u2014**the covenant is still speaking.** The blood is still testifying in the spirit realm unless it is silenced by something greater.<\/p>\n<p>### The Greater Blood<br \/>\n**[Display powerfully: Revelation 12:11]**<\/p>\n<p>*&#8221;And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives unto the death.&#8221;*<\/p>\n<p>### Notice the Pattern<br \/>\n**[Split screen comparison]**<\/p>\n<p>Blood + Word = Spiritual Power<\/p>\n<p>**God&#8217;s formula:**<br \/>\nBlood + Word = Redemption<\/p>\n<p>**Satan&#8217;s formula:**<br \/>\nBlood + Word = Domination<\/p>\n<p>The enemy copies the formula of victory but reverses its purpose.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## SECTION 7: UNKNOWING PARTICIPATION (12:30-14:00)<br \/>\n**[Visual Suggestion: Everyday imagery\u2014tattoo parlors, casual settings]**<\/p>\n<p>### The Hidden Danger<br \/>\nThere are people who have never been part of an overt ritual but are still affected by the misuse of blood.<\/p>\n<p>### Ways People Participate Unknowingly<br \/>\nSome participate through:<br \/>\n&#8211; Symbolic acts<br \/>\n&#8211; Tattoos done under spiritual influence<br \/>\n&#8211; Blood oaths (even &#8220;innocent&#8221; ones)<br \/>\n&#8211; Careless words spoken during pain or bloodshed<\/p>\n<p>### The Legal Opening<br \/>\nWords mixed with blood create spiritual openings\u2014even when done in ignorance.<\/p>\n<p>### The Power of Repentance<br \/>\n**[Hopeful tone shift]**<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why repentance and renunciation are so powerful. They:<br \/>\n&#8211; Close legal doors<br \/>\n&#8211; End covenants<br \/>\n&#8211; Break invisible contracts<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## SECTION 8: THE SUBSTITUTION (14:00-16:00)<br \/>\n**[Visual Suggestion: Cross imagery, light overcoming darkness]**<\/p>\n<p>### What Jesus Really Did<br \/>\nWhen Jesus shed His blood on the cross, He didn&#8217;t do it as a symbol. He did it as a spiritual act of substitution.<\/p>\n<p>### The Dual Nature of His Blood<br \/>\nHis blood was both:<br \/>\n&#8211; **Offering** (payment for sin)<br \/>\n&#8211; **Verdict** (declaration of freedom)<\/p>\n<p>### The Declaration<br \/>\nIt said to the accuser: **&#8221;PAID IN FULL&#8221;**<\/p>\n<p>Every other claim, every other oath, every other covenant must bow to that declaration.<\/p>\n<p>### The Legal Erasure<br \/>\n**[Display: Colossians 2:14]**<\/p>\n<p>*&#8221;Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross.&#8221;*<\/p>\n<p>**Explanation:** That handwriting was the legal record\u2014every contract of sin, every accusation written in spiritual ink. His blood erased it completely.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## SECTION 9: RIAN&#8217;S DELIVERANCE TESTIMONY (16:00-17:00)<br \/>\n**[Visual Suggestion: Testimonial style, hope-filled imagery]**<\/p>\n<p>### After Leaving Satanism<br \/>\nRian admitted that even after leaving the satanic movement, he still battled:<br \/>\n&#8211; Nightmares<br \/>\n&#8211; Oppression<br \/>\n&#8211; A feeling of being &#8220;marked&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>### The Breakthrough Moment<br \/>\n**[Quote on screen]**<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When I prayed and asked God to cleanse me with the blood of Jesus, the atmosphere changed. It was like the contract was broken.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>### What Deliverance Really Is<br \/>\n**[Powerful statement]**<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s what deliverance truly is: **The breaking of invisible contracts through the superior covenant of Christ.**<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## SECTION 10: THE SUPERIOR POWER (17:00-18:30)<br \/>\n**[Visual Suggestion: Victorious, authoritative imagery]**<\/p>\n<p>### Understanding the Blood of Jesus<br \/>\nBeloved, we must understand something profound:<\/p>\n<p>The blood of Jesus is not just a symbol of forgiveness. It is a **living force.**<\/p>\n<p>### What His Blood Does<br \/>\nIt:<br \/>\n&#8211; **Speaks** (declares mercy)<br \/>\n&#8211; **Cleanses** (removes sin)<br \/>\n&#8211; **Breaks** (shatters contracts)<br \/>\n&#8211; **Seals** (establishes covenant)<\/p>\n<p>### Old vs. New Covenant<br \/>\n**[Comparison graphic]**<\/p>\n<p>**Old Covenant:**<br \/>\nBlood of animals covered sin temporarily<\/p>\n<p>**New Covenant:**<br \/>\nBlood of Jesus removes sin permanently<\/p>\n<p>### Why the Devil Fears It<br \/>\nThat&#8217;s why the devil fears it. He can:<br \/>\n&#8211; Mimic rituals<br \/>\n&#8211; Light candles<br \/>\n&#8211; Pour liquids<br \/>\n&#8211; Chant words<\/p>\n<p>But he **cannot reproduce holy blood.** There is no counterfeit for the life of God.<\/p>\n<p>### The Half-Truth Exposed<br \/>\nWhen Rian says &#8220;blood is power,&#8221; he&#8217;s right\u2014but only half right.<\/p>\n<p>**The full truth:**<br \/>\nBlood holds power because it represents life, and **life belongs to God.**<\/p>\n<p>### The Divine Reversal<br \/>\n**[Display powerfully]**<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Blood used outside divine order \u2192 invites death<br \/>\n&#8211; Blood of Christ applied by faith \u2192 brings eternal life<\/p>\n<p>**That&#8217;s the divine reversal.**<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## SECTION 11: CLOSING APPLICATION (18:30-20:00)<br \/>\n**[Visual Suggestion: Direct address, intimate connection with viewer]**<\/p>\n<p>### A Question for the Viewer<br \/>\nIf you&#8217;ve ever felt that your prayers hit a wall, that something invisible stands between you and peace\u2014listen carefully.<\/p>\n<p>### The Hidden Obstacle<br \/>\nSometimes it&#8217;s because spiritual contracts have not been canceled.<\/p>\n<p>Words, emotions, and even symbolic acts may still be echoing in the spirit realm.<\/p>\n<p>### The Solution is Not Fear<br \/>\n**[Calm, authoritative tone]**<\/p>\n<p>The solution is not fear. It is **confession.**<\/p>\n<p>### The Prayer of Renunciation<br \/>\n**[Display on screen for viewers to pray]**<\/p>\n<p>Confess:<br \/>\n&#8211; The Lordship of Jesus Christ<br \/>\n&#8211; The power of His blood over every other covenant<br \/>\n&#8211; Your release from every spiritual contract not made with Him<\/p>\n<p>### Declare Over Yourself<br \/>\n**[Provide specific declaration]**<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I renounce every blood covenant made outside the will of God. I apply the blood of Jesus Christ over my life, my family, and my future. Every contract of darkness is broken NOW by the superior blood of the Lamb.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<h2>SECTION 12: FINAL WORD &amp; CALL TO<\/h2>\n<h3>The Ultimate Truth<\/h3>\n<p>The blood of Jesus is not one option among many. It is the only voice that heaven recognizes as final.<\/p>\n<h3>What That Means for You<\/h3>\n<p>Every accusation, every bondage, every spiritual contract written in darkness must bow to the blood that speaks better things.<\/p>\n<h3>Closing Declaration<\/h3>\n<p>You are not marked by your past. You are not bound by rituals done in ignorance. You are not held by contracts you didn&#8217;t understand.<\/p>\n<p>You are bought with a price. You are sealed by the blood of the Lamb.<\/p>\n<h3>Call to Action<\/h3>\n<p>If this message resonated with you:<br \/>\n&#8211; Leave a comment sharing how God is breaking chains in your life<br \/>\n&#8211; Share this video with someone who needs to hear this truth<br \/>\n&#8211; Subscribe for more content on spiritual warfare and deliverance<\/p>\n<h3>Blessing<\/h3>\n<p>May the blood of Jesus speak over your life today and forever.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>PRODUCTION NOTES<\/h2>\n<h3>Key Emphasis Points<\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; Use dramatic pauses after major revelations<br \/>\n&#8211; Lower voice tone when quoting Rian (gravity)<br \/>\n&#8211; Raise energy when declaring victory through Christ<br \/>\n&#8211; Display Scripture references visually for 3-5 seconds each<\/p>\n<h3>Visual Recommendations<\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; Dark\/light contrast throughout<br \/>\n&#8211; Use subtle animations for covenant concepts<br \/>\n&#8211; Include historical\/Biblical imagery for context<br \/>\n&#8211; Keep graphics clean and readable<\/p>\n<h3>Music Suggestions<\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; Opening: Tense, mysterious<br \/>\n&#8211; Middle sections: Contemplative, serious<br \/>\n&#8211; Victory sections: Rising, triumphant<br \/>\n&#8211; Closing: Hopeful, powerful<\/p>\n<h3>Viewer Engagement Strategy<\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; Ask for comments on personal breakthrough experiences<br \/>\n&#8211; Create space for prayer\/reflection<br \/>\n&#8211; Encourage sharing with those in spiritual bondage<br \/>\n&#8211; Direct to related content on deliverance<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>SUPPLEMENTARY CONTENT IDEAS<\/h2>\n<h3>Follow-up Videos<\/h3>\n<p>1. &#8220;How to Break Spiritual Contracts: A Practical Guide&#8221;<br \/>\n2. &#8220;Rian Swiggelar&#8217;s Full Testimony: From Satanism to Christ&#8221;<br \/>\n3. &#8220;Understanding Covenant Language in Scripture&#8221;<br \/>\n4. &#8220;The Authority of the Believer in Spiritual Warfare&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Community Engagement<\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; Create prayer guide download<br \/>\n&#8211; Offer deliverance prayer resources<br \/>\n&#8211; Host Q&amp;A on spiritual warfare topics<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"FMo9blTrss\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ministry-strategies.org\/testimony\/the-body-and-blood-of-jesus-very-important\/\">The Body And Blood Of Jesus, The Spiritual Reality Of Holy Communion &#8211; Very Important<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;The Body And Blood Of Jesus, The Spiritual Reality Of Holy Communion &#8211; Very Important&#8221; &#8212; Powerful Testimonies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ministry-strategies.org\/testimony\/the-body-and-blood-of-jesus-very-important\/embed\/#?secret=ogSkv7hPHk#?secret=FMo9blTrss\" data-secret=\"FMo9blTrss\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Blood is not a random element in occult rituals. It is the central currency.&#8221; Attribution &amp; Authority These aren&#8217;t my words\u2014they&#8217;re from Rian Swiggelar, a former satanic high priest who now exposes the darkness he once served. When he said, &#8220;Blood carries life, and whatever has life can be bound or traded,&#8221; he wasn&#8217;t exaggerating&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21494","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ministry-strategies.org\/testimony\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21494","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ministry-strategies.org\/testimony\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ministry-strategies.org\/testimony\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ministry-strategies.org\/testimony\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ministry-strategies.org\/testimony\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21494"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.ministry-strategies.org\/testimony\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21494\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21510,"href":"https:\/\/www.ministry-strategies.org\/testimony\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21494\/revisions\/21510"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ministry-strategies.org\/testimony\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21494"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ministry-strategies.org\/testimony\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21494"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ministry-strategies.org\/testimony\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}