Our story of two storms from Luke 8:22-39 gives us insight into how to deal with our storms of life. It is easy to think that God has left us on our own in adverse times. But that is not true. The early church applied these stories to the persecution they faced, first from the …
Tell what God has done were the words of Jesus to the man He freed from demon possession. Earlier in the day, demons controlled this man living in the tombs. When Jesus asked the demon his name, he told him it was Legion because many demons filled the man. Jesus commanded the demons to come …
During Jesus’ ministry, He regularly encountered spiritual blindness, but what is it? Spiritual blindness is a condition of our heart that prevents us from seeing God’s truth about our Savior Jesus. After Adam and Eve fell into sin in the Garden of Eden, every person is born spiritually blind and spiritually dead in their sin. …
The story of Jesus healing the demonic from the Garasenes shows that society can’t fix spiritual problems. Oh, they had tried. Luke 8: 29This spirit had often taken control of the man. Even when he was placed under guard and put in chains and shackles, he simply broke them and rushed out into the wilderness.[1] …
Jesus’ authority over the demonic is demonstrated multiple times in the Gospels. As Jesus arrived in the region of the Gerasenes across the lake from Galilee by boat, a demon-possessed man confronted Him. For a long time, this man had lived among the tombs and was homeless and naked. Although many people did not recognize …
What is the character of satan compared to God? There is a comparison between the character of Jesus and satan in Scripture. John 10:10 The thief’s (satan) purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. [1] Since satan rebelled, there has been an ongoing battle …
The disciples were stunned after Jesus calmed a dangerous storm on the Sea of Galilee. Luke 8:25b The disciples were terrified and amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “When he gives a command, even the wind and waves obey him!” [1] The group was crossing the Sea when an unexpected storm came …
Jesus finished the story about John’s questions by giving wisdom’s results. Luke 7:35 But wisdom is shown to be right by the lives of those who follow it. [1] God created wisdom, and Jesus demonstrated it in His teachings and deeds. The miracles confirmed Jesus’ authority to teach and His Messianic identity. People who incorporated the …
Walking in the deception of darkness is a dangerous place to be. Paul gives us insight into the deception of spiritual darkness. 2 Corinthians 4:4 Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t …
To do God’s plan, or my plan, is an ongoing battle for every person. Perhaps you are struggling with this today and are unsure how to follow God’s will for your life. God’s plan always leads us to a closer relationship with Him, while our plan leads us away from God. When John the Baptist …