Mark 5: Demons and Daughters

2 Stories highlighting Jesus' power over demons and power to heal. #### I. Christ subdues the Demon Possessed Man v.1-20 - characteristics of a \*demonized person - - tombs - darkness and death - supernatural strength - out of control - no one can subdue! - self-harm - crying out - detection of other persons - Legion - The worst case in Scripture. - Demons recognize Christ - Son of the Most High God - Ask Jesus not to torture them. - Christ cast demons unclean spirits into unclean animals - commit suicide. - Subdues the Demonized Man - Sitting. Listening - Learning. - Clothed. - Right mind - sound mind/Self-control. - [ ] Go home and tell everyone how **the Lord** has had mercy - tells everyone what **Jesus** had one for him. - why Tell everyone vs. tell no one? 1:44-45 - hindered Christ's ability to enter towns and preach freely. Distracted from his message. - [ ] Feel that you experience something that seems demonic - lack of control.... deep into sin... Appeal to Christ who has power. Find a serious disciple of Jesus. #### II. Heals Two Daughters v.21-43 - \*Ruler of the Synagogue - Jewish Worship Gathering Place - like a church. - preside over and keep order in the local synagogue - select readers, teachers - examine content of public speakers - Faith of Jairus - come and lay your hands on her... - Faith of a Woman with a discharge of blood - - Unhealeable. Wasted all of her money on doctors. Even harmed by her doctors. - "If I touch his garment - made well." - One says, "If you lay hands on my daughter, she'll be well." - The other - If I lay my hands on him - "I will be well." - Christ affirms the woman - Your faith has made you well. - Jairus - "Do not fear, only believe." - People laugh at him. - Raises her up. ### Truth Christ the Son of the Most High has power over demons and over disease. - Christ can tame the untame-able. - He can heal the unheale-able. #### Application - Is your life out of control? Slave to Sin, or a slave to Christ? Are you subdued under Christ's power? - Christ can subdue your heart, set you free from Satan's oppression. Read from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.