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When Demons Meet Jesus // Miracles in Matthew // 10.26.25
Now we come to that moment when Light meets Darkness. The boat survived the storm and they land on the other side of the Sea only to be met by a demon possessed man. I can only imagine the disciples thoughts, “Great, we survive a storm, we are soaking wet, we are exhausted, and now this?” It is in this interaction between Jesus and the demon inhabiting the man do we see what happens when “Light meets darkness.” See you there!
MESSAGE NOTES:
Anything That Is Worth It Will Cost You
- Matthew 8:14-17
1. Jesus told the man the ______________
- Matthew 8:18-20
The Truth Jesus told the man...
*Expect to be made ______________
*It will not be ______________
*Talk is ______________
2. Jesus says to follow Him ______________
- Matthew 8:21-22
*There are no obligations that should be ______________ of following Jesus
- Luke 9:57-60
- Proverbs 3:5-6
3. To follow Jesus we must live out ______________
- Matthew 8:23-24
Discussion Questions – 10.26.25
As we dive into Jesus’ encounter with the demonized man filled with a Legion of demons. I want you to read two different accounts of the same event. Read Matthew 8:28-34 and read Mark's account in Mark 5:1-20. Write down your thoughts and questions. This should give you plenty to talk about in your group.
1. Jesus crosses a violent storm-filled Sea, traveling 10 miles to get to a man controlled by demons in the Gadarenes. Two questions:
*What does this tell us about Satan’s opposition to our mission?
*What does this teach us about the value of one human life?
2. In Matthew 8:29, the demon tells Jesus, “We have nothing in common.” This is a very practical, applicable truth. Light and dark do not and cannot ever mix with a good and healthy outcome. What are some practical reasons why this is true? Explain
3. What do you remember about the demons being cast into the swine and the swine running into the Sea and drowning? Explain, and what are some applications that can be drawn from that for our lives?
4. Read Mark 5:3-5. Examine every piece of this man’s demonized existence. Now write out at least 4 different desires Satan has for our lives. Then discuss them.
5. Quick question for discussion: Why does Satan hate humans so much? Explain
6. In Matthew 8:32-34, after seeing the once demon-possessed man “sitting in peace, clothed, and in his right mind” (Mark 5:15), their response is “frightened” (Mark 5:15) and for Jesus to leave their town in Matthew 8:34. Why are they acting the opposite of what we think they should be acting? Explain.
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