Demons

Demons Are Cast Out - Luke 4:31 – 4:37 (commentary)

Jesus went to Capernaum, which He later made His home since His own hometown, Nazareth, had rejected Him. He sets up His headquarters in Capernaum, the home town of Peter, Andrew, James and John. On the Sabbath Jesus gives a powerful message at the synagogue (v. 31). It is no …

Jesus Heals a Man With a Demon - Luke 8:26 – 8:39 (commentary)

In the last half of this chapter Jesus demonstrates His power over three areas of life:Demons - (vv. 26-39)Death - (vv. 40-42;49-56)Disease - (vv. 43-48) A demon possessed man met Jesus when He landed at Gadara on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee (vv. 2 …

Demonic Son is Healed - Luke 9:37 – 9:50 (commentary)

When Jesus and the three disciples returned from the mountain they found the other disciples trying to cast a demon out of a young boy but not being able to do so (vv. 37-40). They had the power and authority but apparently they had not relied on God in prayer to cast out the d …

A House Divided Cannot Stand - Luke 11:14 – 11:26 (commentary)

After seeing Jesus cast out a demon, He was accused by some of doing it in Satan’s power. They even said that He was possessed by Satan himself (vv. 14-16). Jesus answered their charges with two basic arguments: Their accusation was illogical - It would be ridiculous for …