Scripture: Luke 8:26-39
Message: “Jesus is Greater”
Sermon Outline
“Naked, torn and disfigured, we wander about till he restores us to soundness of mind.” – John Calvin (Commentaries, XVI)
Why the fear?
The Demon-Possessed Man Meets Jesus (8:26-27)
Gerasenes, Gadarenes, Gergesenes
Gerasa in the Decapolis (map in Bible on pg. 962)
(modern city of Kursi / Khersa, Israel?)
The Man: Clothing: __________, Home: ____________
Jesus Confronts the Dark Spiritual Forces (8:28-33)
“When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell at his feet, shouting at the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?” – Luke 8:28
“Legion” _________________________
Mary Magdalene had __________ demons (8:2).
Difficulty level for Jesus ___________________
The Result and Responses (8:34-39)
“When they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus’ feet, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.” – Luke 8:35
Why the fear? __________________
At the feet of Jesus like a ______________________
All of the people asked Jesus to leave
Jesus sends us with the message of his deliverance in our lives
Jesus, the Son of the Most High God