Luke 11:14-28

THE FINGER OF GOD

Keywords 11:20

But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come to you.

1. The kingdom of God has come (1-20)

Jesus healed a man who had been possessed by a demon. The crowd was amazed, but some accused Jesus of being in league with Beelzebul (Satan). In Jesus’ response, he testified to the power of God and the kingdom of God. How could Satan be against himself? Why would he drive out his own kind? No, Jesus clearly was not driving out demons with the power of Satan. It was the finger of God at work. God’s finger is more powerful than the entire army of Satan and his followers. Driving out demons by the finger of God was testimony that the kingdom of God had come.



2. Blessed are those who hear the word of God (21-28)

Jesus is powerful, but we are weak. How can we fight against Satan? We can be with Jesus and gather with him (23). We can clean up our own houses (repent and live godly lives) and not be a source of temptation for a demon to move into. A woman who heard Jesus remarked how blessed he was to be raised so well. Jesus answered her that the blessed ones are those who hear and obey God’s word.

Prayer Lord, help us to fight against our sinful nature by hearing and obeying your word.

One Word By the finger of God