His First Demonic Encounter: Luke 4:31-37
“33) In the synagogue there was a man possessed by the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, “34) Let us alone! What business do we have with each other, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!” 35) But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet and come out of him!” And when the demon had thrown him down in the midst of the people, he came out of him without doing him any harm. 36) And amazement came upon them all, and they began talking with one another saying, “What is this message? For with authority and power He commands the unclean spirits and they come out.” 37) And the report about Him was spreading into every locality in the surrounding district.” Luke 4:33-37
We are now left with a harmony of events between the four Gospels. Mathew and Luke highlight some different miracles and events in the public ministry of Jesus.
From this account, Luke records what may have been the first public confrontation between Jesus and a man possessed by an unclean spirit. It happened in the synagogue at Capernaum.
When the unclean spirit saw Jesus, it made a public scene and cried out with a load voice, “Let us alone! What business do we have with each other, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”
This is an example of a “power encounter.” It was a direct confrontation between Jesus and a demonic spirit that manifested itself through the person. The same kind of demonic manifestations happen today. The enemy has many captives, but Jesus came to set people free!
Notice that Jesus took immediate authority over the unclean spirit and rebuked him. He simply said; “Be quiet and come out of him.” That was it! The spirit threw the man to the ground and came out without doing the him any harm. Jesus set the parameters for the encounter.
This became a strong testimony to the people about the authority and power of Jesus Christ. He had instant and unquestionable authority over the demonic realm. There was no big scene or extended drama. Jesus gave the command and it was done!
The report about Him began to spread rapidly. This was new and unusual territory. Jesus Christ had authority over the demonic realm.
And so His reputation began to grow and spread throughout the region. Those with sickness, diseases and spiritual bondage began to seek Him out.
Read and study these early stories about the public ministry of Jesus. He has the same authority and power today!
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“33) In the synagogue there was a man possessed by the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, “34) Let us alone! What business do we have with each other, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!” 35) But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet and come out of him!” And when the demon had thrown him down in the midst of the people, he came out of him without doing him any harm. 36) And amazement came upon them all, and they began talking with one another saying, “What is this message? For with authority and power He commands the unclean spirits and they come out.” 37) And the report about Him was spreading into every locality in the surrounding district.” Luke 4:33-37
We are now left with a harmony of events between the four Gospels. Mathew and Luke highlight some different miracles and events in the public ministry of Jesus.
From this account, Luke records what may have been the first public confrontation between Jesus and a man possessed by an unclean spirit. It happened in the synagogue at Capernaum.
When the unclean spirit saw Jesus, it made a public scene and cried out with a load voice, “Let us alone! What business do we have with each other, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”
This is an example of a “power encounter.” It was a direct confrontation between Jesus and a demonic spirit that manifested itself through the person. The same kind of demonic manifestations happen today. The enemy has many captives, but Jesus came to set people free!
Notice that Jesus took immediate authority over the unclean spirit and rebuked him. He simply said; “Be quiet and come out of him.” That was it! The spirit threw the man to the ground and came out without doing the him any harm. Jesus set the parameters for the encounter.
This became a strong testimony to the people about the authority and power of Jesus Christ. He had instant and unquestionable authority over the demonic realm. There was no big scene or extended drama. Jesus gave the command and it was done!
The report about Him began to spread rapidly. This was new and unusual territory. Jesus Christ had authority over the demonic realm.
And so His reputation began to grow and spread throughout the region. Those with sickness, diseases and spiritual bondage began to seek Him out.
Read and study these early stories about the public ministry of Jesus. He has the same authority and power today!
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
