Just Keep Swimming (Luke 11:14-28)

In this episode we look at Luke 11:14-28. Within this passage, Jesus addresses the idea of a house divided, the returning of unclean spirits, and true blessedness. From this passage, we discussed how Jesus was cementing His identity in the minds of His disciples and those listening; as God, He has all power and all authority. He is the “stronger man” and through Him, the Kingdom of God is at hand. This conversation is so important because just as Jesus identifies the two choices for those listening, we also have two choices as a result of knowing who He is; we are either for Him, or against Him. There is no middle or neutral ground. In God’s Kingdom, we are invited into an active participation and if we are not actively pursuing Him, then we are getting further and further from Him. The invitation is His, and the choice is ours.