In this passage, Jesus comes into the life of two people who need Him desperately. He comes to set them free from demons who entered into their souls to make them captive. He goes to men who are dangerous, and saves them from their bondage. Let us be sobered at the Messiah who has power over all realms both physical and spiritual. Let us run to Him and see the power He can exert over our own lives.
Matthew 8:28-34
28 And when he came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men met him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one could pass that way. 29 And behold, they cried out, “What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?” 30 Now a herd of many pigs was feeding at some distance from them. 31 And the demons begged him, saying, “If you cast us out, send us away into the herd of pigs.” 32 And he said to them, “Go.” So they came out and went into the pigs, and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and drowned in the waters. 33 The herdsmen fled, and going into the city they told everything, especially what had happened to the demon-possessed men. 34 And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus, and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their region.
[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?
+ Where does Jesus meet these men?
+ How does he interact with these men?
+ Why does Jesus allow the demons to go into the pigs?
+ What did Jesus do for these men?
+ What does this passage show about the power of Jesus?
+ What was the people’s reaction to Jesus’ miracle?
+ Compare this passage with Luke’s telling of this miracle. What do you notice is different?
+ What is Matthew’s emphasis in telling the miracle?
+ What is sobering about the people’s reaction to the power of Jesus?
[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?
+ Is there a sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?
+ How do you respond to the work of Jesus?
+ Are you letting Jesus speak into your life?
[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?
+ What is my next step?
+ How can you show the love that has been extended to you to others?
+ How can you show people Jesus’ power in your life?