Mark 5:1-20 Healing of a demon- possessed man. Mark 5:1-20 “They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat,

Mark 5:1-20

Healing of a demon-possessed man

Mark 5:1-20“They went across the lake to the region

of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him.

This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him any more, not even with a chain. For he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him.

“Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones. When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him.

He shouted at the top of his voice, "What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you won't torture me!" For Jesus had said to him, "Come out of this man, you evil spirit!"

“Then Jesus asked him, "What is your name?"

"My name is Legion," he replied, "for we are many." And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area.

A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. The demons begged Jesus, "Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them." He gave them permission, and the evil spirits came out and went into the pigs. The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.

“Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.

Those who had seen it told the people what had happened to the demon-possessed man—and told about the pigs as well. Then the people began to plead with Jesus to leave their region.

“As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Jesus did not let him, but said, "Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you."

So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed.”

– Mark 5:1-20

1. Is satan real ?

2. How does he cause evil ?

3. What can we do about him ?

1. Is satan real ? 2. How does he cause evil ?

3.What can we do about him ?

If satan is truly real, then the problems he causes must need spiritual solutions to overcome, and if you are convinced that he is not real, then you would never even consider a spiritual remedy.

One, a person watching horror movies is inviting unnecessary and ungodly fears into his or her own heart. Especially for young people and children – such fears can leave very deep impressions.

Two, from the movies and ghost stories, we believe wrong things about demons and satan.

“Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.


“Mental Illness or Demonisation – Similarities and Differences”, by Dr Leslie Lim & Mr Douglas Koh

www.armourpublishing.com

Ezekiel 28:12b-17“You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and

perfect in beauty. 13 You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone adorned you: carnelian, chrysolite and emerald, topaz, onyx and jasper, lapis lazuli, turquoise and beryl. Your settings and mountings were made of gold; on the day you were created they were prepared.

14 You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for so I

ordained you. You were on the holy mount of God; you walked among the fiery stones.

15 You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created till wickedness was found in you.

16 Through your widespread trade you were filled with violence, and you sinned. So I drove you in disgrace from the mount of God, and I expelled you, guardian cherub, from among the fiery stones.

17 Your heart became proud on account of your beauty, and you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor. So I threw you to the earth; I made a spectacle of you before kings.”

Rev 12:4a,7-9 “4 Its tail swept a third of the stars out of

the sky and flung them to the earth. 7 Then war broke out in heaven. Michael

and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8 But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. 9 The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.”

Mark 5:1-5“They went across the lake to the region of the

Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him.

This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him any more, not even with a chain. For he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him.

Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones. When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him.

Spirit

Soul= Mind + Emotions + Will

Body

HumanPerson

1st 2 questions asked at Baptism :

1. “Do you renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness, reject the evil powers of this world, and repent of your sin ?”

2. “Do you accept the freedom and power God gives you to resist evil, injustice and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves ?”

1. Daimonizomai – “to be demonized” [Demon Subjection] : this is present when a

person finds that something is influencing or compelling him to go against God’s laws.

2. Ochloumenous – “one tormented by evil spirits”

[Demon Oppression] : This is a more severe form of demonization. This happens when a person is regularly tormented by demonic forces.

3. Daimonion exon – “one having a demon” [Demon Possession] : the most severe and

complete degree of demonization, occurs when the demon takes over the personality of the victim.

How does a demon gain entry in a person’s life ?

1. Adverse Childhood Experiences

2. Broken homes

3. Sudden Fear

4. Traumas

5. Occult practices

6. Persistent sinning – Paul warns believers not to “give the devil a foothold” (Ephesians 4:27).

7. Religious Error and False Teaching

8. Curses and ungodly vows

Mark 5:6-10“When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell

on his knees in front of him.

He shouted at the top of his voice, "What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you won't torture me!"

For Jesus had said to him, "Come out of this man, you evil spirit!"

“Then Jesus asked him, "What is your name?“


“there is no such thing as a spiritual war, but rather an internal rebellion that is UNDER CONTROL”

– C S Lewis

Mark 5:6-10“When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell

on his knees in front of him.

He shouted at the top of his voice, "What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you won't torture me!"

For Jesus had said to him, "Come out of this man, you evil spirit!"

“Then Jesus asked him, "What is your name?“


Person Eve(Gen 3)

Job(Job 1)

David(1 Chro 21)

Joshua(Zech 3)

Satan’s target

the Mind the Body the Will the Heart and Conscience

Satan’s weapon

Lies Suffering Pride Accusation

Satan’s purpose

Ignorant of God’s Will

Impatient with God’s Will

Independent of God’s Will

Indictment by God’s will

Our Defense

Inspired Word of God

Imparted Grace of God

Indwelling Spirit of God

Interceding Son of God

2 Corinthians 4:4 “The god of this world has blinded

the minds of them that do not believe.”

Satan steals our ability to see spiritually.

2 Corinthians 4:4 “The god of this world has blinded the

minds of them that do not believe.”


Non-believers who are spiritually blind to the truth that God loves them and saves them in Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:4 “The god of this world has blinded the minds of them that do not believe.”


Non-believers who are spiritually blind to the truth that God loves them and saves them in Christ.

Satan also steals the Christian’s glorious purpose in Christ Jesus, no wonder there are many Christians who live in defeat.

Person Eve(Gen 3)

Job(Job 1)

David(1 Chro 21)

Joshua(Zech 3)

Satan’s target

the Mind the Body the Will the Heart and Conscience

Satan’s weapon

Lies Suffering Pride Accusation

Satan’s purpose

Ignorant of God’s Will

Impatient with God’s Will

Independent of God’s Will

Indictment by God’s will

Our Defense

Inspired Word of God

Imparted Grace of God

Indwelling Spirit of God

Interceding Son of God

Mark 5:15-20“When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had

been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.


As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Jesus did not let him, but said, "Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you."

So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed.”