Luke 8:26-39

JESUS HEALS A DEMONIAC

Keywords 8:30,39

30 Jesus asked him, "What is your name?" "Legion," he replied, because many demons had gone into him. 39 "Return home and tell how much God has done for you." So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him.

 

1. What is your name? (26-31)

Jesus and the disciples landed and were confronted by a horrific sight - a

demon possessed man yelling wildly. He was a tortured soul. He had lived free

of constraints, but was miserable. People tried to help him, but were unable. As

he rebelled, evil spirits invaded his life. Jesus was praying for him. He asked him

“What is your name?” (30). Jesus treated him with respect and initiated a personal

relationship with him. The man confessed to his situation. Jesus loved him and

loves us also.

 

2. Tell how much (32-39)

Jesus cast out the demons into a herd of pigs, which then committed suicide.

Jesus freed the man and gave him peace. The townspeople, however, were

full of fear. They lost their economic means because of Jesus’ actions. Their

hearts become cold and blind. Jesus’ direction to the man was to become a

native gospel servant. He would grow strong in the grace and love of Jesus, in

independent faith, and as a light to many.

 

Prayer Lord, thank you for freeing me from Satan’s grip. Thank you for respecting

my life and encouraging an independent mission life. Help me go and tell

how much you have done for me.

One Word How much Jesus has done for me!