2 Stories highlighting Jesus' power over demons and power to heal.

#### I. Christ subdues the Demon Possessed Man v.1-20

- characteristics of a \*demonized person -

- tombs - darkness and death

- supernatural strength

- out of control - no one can subdue!

- self-harm

- crying out

- detection of other persons - Legion

- The worst case in Scripture.

- Demons recognize Christ - Son of the Most High God

- Ask Jesus not to torture them.

- Christ cast demons unclean spirits into unclean animals

- commit suicide.

- Subdues the Demonized Man

- Sitting. Listening - Learning.

- Clothed.

- Right mind - sound mind/Self-control.

- [ ] Go home and tell everyone how **the Lord** has had mercy - tells everyone what **Jesus** had one for him.

- why Tell everyone vs. tell no one? 1:44-45 - hindered Christ's ability to enter towns and preach freely. Distracted from his message.

- [ ] Feel that you experience something that seems demonic - lack of control.... deep into sin... Appeal to Christ who has power. Find a serious disciple of Jesus.

#### II. Heals Two Daughters v.21-43

- \*Ruler of the Synagogue - Jewish Worship Gathering Place - like a church.

- preside over and keep order in the local synagogue

- select readers, teachers

- examine content of public speakers

- Faith of Jairus - come and lay your hands on her...

- Faith of a Woman with a discharge of blood -

- Unhealeable. Wasted all of her money on doctors. Even harmed by her doctors.

- "If I touch his garment - made well."

- One says, "If you lay hands on my daughter, she'll be well."

- The other - If I lay my hands on him - "I will be well."

- Christ affirms the woman - Your faith has made you well.

- Jairus - "Do not fear, only believe."

- People laugh at him.

- Raises her up.

### Truth

Christ the Son of the Most High has power over demons and over disease.

- Christ can tame the untame-able.

- He can heal the unheale-able.

#### Application

- Is your life out of control? Slave to Sin, or a slave to Christ? Are you subdued under Christ's power?

- Christ can subdue your heart, set you free from Satan's oppression.

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The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®)

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