Jesus gives us insight into Satan’s intentions. Satan is a liar and his intentions are always to kill. Notice Jesus said Satan was a murderer from the beginning. When did Satan murder anyone?
Satan’s first murder was his rebellion against God (Isaiah 14:12-17; Rev 12:7-9). His action caused a multitude of angels to be cast out of heaven and separation from God (Jude 6). He went on to successfully temp Adam and Eve to separate themselves from God (Genesis chapters 2 and 3). He went on to
Satan’s motives have not changed throughout the centuries. He destroys relationships with God by convincing people that God is not good and cannot be trusted. Thankfully God has not left us to his devices without a way out (John 3:16; 1 John 1:9; John 6:35-37).
Jesus is our restoration (Romans 5:11).
