21 Driving Out Demons and Diseases

Luke 4:31-44; Matthew 8:14-17; Mark 1:29-39, TBC Book Two, Chapter 21
The Galilean fishermen were not the only ones amazed by Jesus’ power. One Sabbath they went with him to the synagogue in Capernaum. The people there were also amazed by what they were seeing and hearing.

When Jesus rose to speak, his teaching was nothing like that of the other rabbis. They would quote other teachers to explain the Scriptures. But Jesus explained them himself, and his message was powerful and compelling. People were hanging onto his every word.

Suddenly, a man stood up and shouted out, “Ha! What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us?

The people were shocked at his outburst. What did he mean? Who was the “us” he was talking about?

“I know who you are!” he screamed. “You are the Holy One of God!”

“Be quiet!” Jesus ordered. “Come out of him!”

As soon as Jesus said, “Come out of him,” the people realized what was happening. The man was possessed by an evil spirit. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 21, for the rest of the story.)​

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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: At the heart of good versus evil are spiritual forces, made visible by words and deeds.
     A promise to cling to: “Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. . . . As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.” James 2:18-19,24 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Voice of Truth  Casting Crowns       [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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