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Matthew 22:37-38 37 And He said to him, "'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' 38 "This is the great and foremost commandment. Matthew 22:39 39 "The second is like it, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.' John 13:34-35 34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 "By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." Matthew 28:19-20 19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

7 Chief Divisions of Jesus’ Life (Chad Laird)1. Jesus’ Divine Preexistence (Heaven) Jn. 12. Jesus’ Divine Birth (Bethlehem) and Childhood ( Egypt/Nazareth) Mt. 1-2, Lk. 1-23. Jesus’ Divine Baptism (Jordan River), Temptation (Judean Wilderness), and Early Judean Ministry (Jerusalem) Mt. 3-4, Mk. 1, Lk. 3-4, Jn. 1-44. Jesus’ Divine Galilean Ministry (Capernaum, Sea of Galilee) Mt. 4-18, Mk.1-9, Lk. 4-9, Jn. 5-75. Jesus’ Divine Perean and Late Judean Ministry (Jericho, Bethany) Mt. 19-20, Mk. 10, Lk. 10-19, Jn. 7-11 6. Jesus’ Divine Passion Week (Jerusalem/Bethany) and Crucifixion (Jerusalem) Mt. 21-27, Mk. 11-15, Lk. 19-23, Jn. 12-197. Jesus’ Divine Resurrection (Jerusalem), Appearances (Jerusalem, Galilee), and Ascension (Mount of Olives) Mt. 28, Mk. 16, Lk. 24, Jn. 20-21:

Harmony of the Gospels (Adapted from John MacArthur’s Study Bible) EventLocationMatthewMarkLukeJohn Kingdom Parables Nazareth or Capernaum?13:1-524:1-348:4-18CONTINUING OPPOSITIONDeparture across the sea and calming the storm Sea of Galilee13:53; 8:18, 23–274:35–418:22–25Healing the Gerasene demoniacs and resultant oppositionGerasene8:28–34 5:1–20 8:26–39 Return to Galilee, healing of woman who touched Christ’s garment, and raising of Jairus’ daughter Three miracles of healing and another blasphemous accusation Final visit to unbelieving Nazareth Mark 4:39-41 39 And He got up and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, "Hush, be still." And the wind died down and it became perfectly calm. 40 And He said to them, "Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?" 41 They became very much afraid and said to one another, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?"

I. Review Jesus, Our Storm Stopper1. Jesus Led2. The Disciples Followed3. The Weather Surprised & Threatened4. The Disciples Cried Out For Help5. Jesus’ Rebuke of the Disciple’s Fear and Lack of Faith 6. Jesus’ Rebuke of the Storm (Hush, Be Still)7. The Disciple’s Fear and Amazement (The Son of God Was In The Boat) Matthew 8:23-27 Mark 4:35-41 Luke 8:22-25

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Matthew 8:28-34 28 When He came to the other side into the country of the Gadarenes, two men who were demon-possessed met Him as they were coming out of the tombs. They were so extremely violent that no one could pass by that way. 29 And they cried out, saying, "What business do we have with each other, Son of God? Have You come here to torment us before the time?" 30 Now there was a herd of many swine feeding at a distance from them. 31 The demons began to entreat Him, saying, "If You are going to cast us out, send us into the herd of swine." II. Today’s Texts

Matthew 8:28-34 32 And He said to them, "Go!" And they came out and went into the swine, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and perished in the waters. 33 The herdsmen ran away, and went to the city and reported everything, including what had happened to the demoniacs. 34 And behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw Him, they implored Him to leave their region. II. Today’s Texts

Mark 5:1-20 1 They came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gerasenes. 2 When He got out of the boat, immediately a man from the tombs with an unclean spirit met Him, 3 and he had his dwelling among the tombs. And no one was able to bind him anymore, even with a chain; 4 because he had often been bound with shackles and chains, and the chains had been torn apart by him and the shackles broken in pieces, and no one was strong enough to subdue him. 5 Constantly, night and day, he was screaming among the tombs and in the mountains, and gashing himself with stones. 6 Seeing Jesus from a distance, he ran up and bowed down before Him; 7 and shouting with a loud voice, he said, "What business do we have with each other, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore You by God, do not torment me!" 8 For He had been saying to him, "Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!" 9 And He was asking him, "What is your name?" And he said to Him, "My name is Legion; for we are many." 10 And he began to implore Him earnestly not to send them out of the country. 11 Now there was a large herd of swine feeding nearby on the mountain. II. Today’s Texts

Mark 5:1-20 12 The demons implored Him, saying, "Send us into the swine so that we may enter them." 13 Jesus gave them permission. And coming out, the unclean spirits entered the swine; and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, about two thousand of them; and they were drowned in the sea. 14 Their herdsmen ran away and reported it in the city and in the country. And the people came to see what it was that had happened. 15 They came to Jesus and observed the man who had been demon-possessed sitting down, clothed and in his right mind, the very man who had had the "legion"; and they became frightened. 16 Those who had seen it described to them how it had happened to the demon-possessed man, and all about the swine. 17 And they began to implore Him to leave their region. 18 As He was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed was imploring Him that he might accompany Him. 19 And He did not let him, but He said to him, "Go home to your people and report to them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He had mercy on you." 20 And he went away and began to proclaim in Decapolis what great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed. II. Today’s Texts

Luke 8:26-39 26 Then they sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 And when He came out onto the land, He was met by a man from the city who was possessed with demons; and who had not put on any clothing for a long time, and was not living in a house, but in the tombs. 28 Seeing Jesus, he cried out and fell before Him, and said in a loud voice, "What business do we have with each other, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You, do not torment me." 29 For He had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For it had seized him many times; and he was bound with chains and shackles and kept under guard, and yet he would break his bonds and be driven by the demon into the desert. 30 And Jesus asked him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Legion"; for many demons had entered him. 31 They were imploring Him not to command them to go away into the abyss. 32 Now there was a herd of many swine feeding there on the mountain; and the demons implored Him to permit them to enter the swine. And He gave them permission. II. Today’s Texts

Luke 8:26-39 33 And the demons came out of the man and entered the swine; and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned. 34 When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they ran away and reported it in the city and out in the country. 35 The people went out to see what had happened; and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting down at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they became frightened. 36 Those who had seen it reported to them how the man who was demon-possessed had been made well. 37 And all the people of the country of the Gerasenes and the surrounding district asked Him to leave them, for they were gripped with great fear; and He got into a boat and returned. 38 But the man from whom the demons had gone out was begging Him that he might accompany Him; but He sent him away, saying, 39 "Return to your house and describe what great things God has done for you." So he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him. II. Today’s Texts

Overcoming Demonic Opposition In the account of Jesus encountering and overcoming two demon possessed men in the region of Gadarenes, one was possessed by so many demons that he called himself Legion. We’ll look at Jesus’ superior power over Legion and 7 S’s that will give us insight into how we are to Biblically address and overcome demonic opposition in our lives and ministries.III. Title/Proposition

IV. MAIN POINTS (7 S’s) Setting (Decapolis/ Gerasenes) Showdown (Jesus and thousands of Demons)Sad Situation (Demon Possession)Son of God’s Superior PowerSuicidal PigsScared and Selfish CitySet Free and Sharing Servant (Indebted Man Shares what Jesus did for Him – EVERYWHERE!)

1. SettingGadarenes (Decapolis) Matthew 8:28a When He came to the other side into the country of the Gadarenes, Mark 5:1 They came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gerasenes. Luke 8:26 Then they sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. Gadarhno,j Gadarenos: of Gadara, GadareneOrigin: from Gadara, Gadara (Gadara, the capital of Perea)Gadarene , belonging to Gadara (an important Hellenized town, one of the Decapolis, and south-east of the Sea of Galilee).

2. ShowdownDemons confront Jesus (we don’t have to go looking to confront evil, evil will come and confront us) Matthew 8:28b, 29 …two men who were demon-possessed met Him as they were coming out of the tombs… 29 And they cried out, saying, "What business do we have with each other, Son of God? Have You come here to torment us before the time?" Mark 5:2, 6-7 When He got out of the boat, immediately a man from the tombs with an unclean spirit met Him… 6 Seeing Jesus from a distance, he ran up and bowed down before Him; 7 and shouting with a loud voice, he said, "What business do we have with each other, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore You by God, do not torment me!" Luke 8:27-28 And when He came out onto the land, He was met by a man from the city who was possessed with demons… 28 Seeing Jesus, he cried out and fell before Him, and said in a loud voice, "What business do we have with each other, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You, do not torment me." u`panta,w hupantao: to go to meet, to meet Origin: avnta,w antao (to meet face to face, meet with)

Two classes of angelic beings: Holy (elect) angels – those who choose to remain loyal to GodFallen (evil) angels – those who chose to follow Satan in rebellion against God.Many expositors believe Rev. 12:4 is a reference showing that 1/3 of the angels joined Satan in his rebellion and thus became demonsRevelation 12:3-4 3 Then another sign appeared in heaven: and behold, a great red dragon having seven heads and ten horns, and on his heads were seven diadems. 4 And his tail swept away a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth.

Two categories of fallen angels/demons: Within the ranks of the evil angels, the scriptures teach there are two further categories:Fallen free angels – able to freely move around to do Satan’s bidding against humans –> scripture calls these demons (Matt. 8:28, 1 Cor. 10:20, James 2:19) Fallen confined (imprisoned) angels – 2 Peter 2:4, Jude 6–7, Rev. 9

Judgment of Angels (2 Peter 2:4) (NASB) 2 Peter 2:4 4 For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to pits of darkness, reserved for judgment; (Young’s Literal) 2 Peter 2:4 4 For if God messengers who sinned did not spare, but with chains of thick gloom, having cast them down to Tartarus, did deliver them to judgment, having been reserved, 2 Peter 2:4 – translated ‘cast into hell’ by major versions, but…Two Greek words used in the Bible that are translated ‘hell’ᾅδης, Hades - the abode of departed spiritstranslation of OT word שְׁאוֹלָה – Sheol γέεννα, Gehenna - a valley W. and S. of Jer., also a symbolic name for the final place of punishment of the ungodly

Abode of Confined Angels - TARTARUS But here in 2 Peter, the term is ταρταρώσας - the only NT occurrenceFreiburg, Analytic Greek Lexicon –> strictly hurl into Tartarus, regarded by the Greeks as a place of torment and punishment below Hades; probably so regarded in Jewish apocalyptic literature also; consign to Tartarus, throw into hell

What is Tartarus? Tartarus is described with the word ζόφος – deep gloom, darkness This word is also used in Jude 1:6 “And angels who did not keep their own domain, but abandoned their proper abode, He has kept in eternal bonds under darkness for the judgment of the great day.” Hades (Luke 16:23–24) and Gehenna (Mark 9:43) are described as a place of suffering and the temporary holding place of dead unbelievers (not demons) till they are raised to be judged by Christ at the Great White Throne Judgment and ultimately condemned to the Lake of Fire (Revelation 20) Though the word only appears once in the NT, Greek and Jewish literature refers to it as a place of torment and punishment below Hades

The conclusion is that Tartarus is NOT hell Tartarus is most likely the bottomless PIT referred to in Jude 1:6 and Revelation 9:2Revelation 9:1-2 “Then the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star from heaven which had fallen to the earth; and the key of the bottomless pit was given to him. 2 He opened the bottomless pit, and smoke went up out of the pit, like the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by the smoke of the pit.”a;bussoj abussos: boundless, bottomlessfre,ar phrear : pit, a well

ταρταρώσας – Tartarus referred to in Luke 8:31Summary description of TartarusIt is a place of deep gloom and darknessIt is a temporary holding place of judgmentThere are certain angels already there (2 Peter 2:4, Jude 1:6, Revelation 9) Tartarus is very likely what the demons are referring to in Luke 8:26–33 when they mention “the abyss” Luke 8:31 31 They were imploring Him not to command them to go away into the abyss. (a;bussoj abussos: boundless, bottomless)The demons were aware of the existence of the abyssThey apparently knew it to be a place of tormentThey obviously knew Jesus COULD cast them thereThey begged Him to cast them into a herd of swine instead of the abyss

3. Sad SituationSymptoms of Demonic Possession Matthew 8:28b …They were so extremely violent that no one could pass by that way.Mark 5:3-5 …and he had his dwelling among the tombs. And no one was able to bind him anymore, even with a chain; 4 because he had often been bound with shackles and chains, and the chains had been torn apart by him and the shackles broken in pieces, and no one was strong enough to subdue him. 5 Constantly, night and day, he was screaming among the tombs and in the mountains, and gashing himself with stones.Luke 8:28,29 …and who had not put on any clothing for a long time, and was not living in a house, but in the tombs… For it had seized him many times; and he was bound with chains and shackles and kept under guard, and yet he would break his bonds and be driven by the demon into the desert.

Symptoms and Activities of Demonic Possession Extreme Violence (threat to others – “no one could pass that way”)Homelessness/Fascination with Death (“he had his dwelling among the tombs” “was not living in a house, but in the tombs”)Superhuman Strength (“no one was able to bind him”, broke chains/shackles) Nudity (“not put on any clothing for a long time”)Human strategies or efforts to subdue, control, or free - fail miserably (“no one was strong enough to subdue him”) (Ex. Seven Sons of Sceva - Acts 19:13-20)Screaming/Loud Voice (“night and day, he was screaming” "shouting with a loud voice, he said, "What business do we have with each other, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore You by God, do not torment me!" Self Mutilation/Affliction (“gnashing himself with stones”)Seizures/Uncontrolled body movements (“For it had seized him many times”)Strange Behavior / Going to Desolate and Solitary Places (“driven…into the desert”)

4. Son of God’s Superior PowerJesus cast out inferior demons Mt 8:32 And He said to them, "Go!" And they came out and went into the swine,Mark 5:6-13 6 Seeing Jesus from a distance, he ran up and bowed down before Him; 7 and shouting with a loud voice, he said, "What business do we have with each other, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore You by God, do not torment me!" 8 For He had been saying to him, "Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!" 9 And He was asking him, "What is your name?" And he said to Him, "My name is Legion; for we are many." 10 And he began to implore Him earnestly not to send them out of the country. 11 Now there was a large herd of swine feeding nearby on the mountain. 12 The demons implored Him, saying, "Send us into the swine so that we may enter them." 13 Jesus gave them permission. And coming out, the unclean spirits entered the swine; Lk 8:31-32 And Jesus asked him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Legion"; for many demons had entered him. 31 They were imploring Him not to command them to go away into the abyss. 32 Now there was a herd of many swine feeding there on the mountain; and the demons implored Him to permit them to enter the swine. And He gave them permission.

4. Son of God’s Superior PowerJesus cast out inferior demons Mark 5:8 e;legen ga.r auvtw/|\ e;xelqe to. pneu/ma to. avka,qarton evk tou/ avnqrw,pouÅHe had been saying For to him Come out the spirit the unclean out of the manHe said Mark 5:8 8 (for he said to him, 'Come forth, spirit unclean, out of the man,')e;xelqe verb imperative aorist active 2nd person singularMark 5:8 [Textus Receptus] ἔλεγεν γὰρ αὐτῷ  Ἔξελθε τὸ πνεῦμα τὸ ἀκάθαρτον ἐκ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου Mark 5:8 [Codex Alexandrinus (A) (5th century)] f.8v c.2ελεγεν· γαρ αυτω το πνευμα το ακαθαρτον εξελθε  απο του ανου Mark 5:8 [Codex Vaticanus (B) (Gr. 1209) (4th century)] 27a c2ελεγεν γαρ αυτω εξελθε το πνευμα το ακαθαρτον εκ  του ανθρωπου     .Critical Apparatus : (1) εξελθε τὸ πνευμα το ακαθαρτον : B (2)  τὸ πνευμα το ακαθαρτον εξελθε  : A ( 3)  εκ  : B (4)  απο  : A

4. Son of God’s Superior PowerJesus cast out inferior demons Jesus has power to throw demons into the pit (and people into hell/Lake of Fire)The only reason Jesus didn’t torture or send these demons into the abyss was God has already set the TIMING NIV Matthew 8:29 "What do you want with us, Son of God?" they shouted. "Have you come here to torture us before the appointed time?“Jesus cast out thousands of demons with one word “GO!” The surrounding villagers knew the enormous power of the demoniac, so when Jesus demonstrated superior power – they became afraid of such power (and perhaps were effected by previous slander and false claims that Jesus cast out demons by the power of Satan and was on the side of evil instead of good – no wonder people were afraid and implored Him to leave)The demons begged and the town implored – but will you repent and by faith confess Him as Lord – acknowledging Him for who He truly is – the King of Kings and Lord of Lords (1 Timothy 6:15)

4. Son of God’s Superior PowerJesus cast out inferior demons The demons called Him the Son of God / Son of the Most High GodThe demons begged/entreated Him / implored Him earnestlyThe demons feared torturebasani,zw basanizo: to torture Origin: ba,sanoj basanos: a touchstone (a dark stone used in testing metals), hence examination by torture, tortureIn the end what the demons did was based on Jesus’ permission (authority)evpitre,pw epitrepo: to turn to, entrust, hence to permit

5. Suicidal Pigs Matthew 8:32 And they came out and went into the swine, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and perished in the waters.Mark 5:13 And coming out, the unclean spirits entered the swine; and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, about two thousand of them; and they were drowned in the sea.Luke 8:33 33 And the demons came out of the man and entered the swine; and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.

 In 2013, there were 41,149 deaths by suicide in the United States. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death; homicide ranks 16th.  It is the second leading cause of death for 15 - 24 year olds. 

6. Scared and Selfish City Matthew 8:33-34 33 The herdsmen ran away, and went to the city and reported everything, including what had happened to the demoniacs. 34 And behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw Him, they implored Him to leave their region. Luke 8:34-37 34 When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they ran away and reported it in the city and out in the country. 35 The people went out to see what had happened; and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting down at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they became frightened. 36 Those who had seen it reported to them how the man who was demon-possessed had been made well. 37 And all the people of the country of the Gerasenes and the surrounding district asked Him to leave them, for they were gripped with great fear; and He got into a boat and returned. Mark 5:14-17 14 Their herdsmen ran away and reported it in the city and in the country. And the people came to see what it was that had happened. 15 They came to Jesus and observed the man who had been demon-possessed sitting down, clothed and in his right mind, the very man who had had the "legion"; and they became frightened. 16 Those who had seen it described to them how it had happened to the demon-possessed man, and all about the swine. 17 And they began to implore Him to leave their region.

7. Set free and Sharing Servant Mark 5:18-20 18 As He was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed was imploring Him that he might accompany Him. 19 And He did not let him, but He said to him, "Go home to your people and report to them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He had mercy on you." 20 And he went away and began to proclaim in Decapolis what great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed. Luke 8:38-39 38 But the man from whom the demons had gone out was begging Him that he might accompany Him; but He sent him away, saying, 39 "Return to your house and describe what great things God has done for you." So he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.

V. Conclusion/Application

Ways the Devil and Demons Like to Attack or Tempt Us Discouragement, Discontentment, and DepressionPhysical Trauma, Sickness, Disease, and DisabilitySudden Division, Disagreement, and Conflict in your closest relationshipsUnexplained struggle with Jealousy, Anger, and forms of PrideImpossible Situations outside your control and ability to solve or improveOverwhelming Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and frustrationUnexplained Fear, Doubt, and WorryFalse Doctrine, Deception, and DelusionsBitterness, Unforgiveness, and HatredMental Anguish, Confusion, and Impairment Traps, Temptations, and TrialsAppeals to our Flesh, Selfishness, and Worldly desires Accusations, Scrutiny, and Scorn

How To Overcome Demonic Oppression Devote Yourselves to Prayer (Colossians 4:2) (Pray, Pray, Pray) Go to the Lord and ask Him to fight for you and protect you in the spiritual realms you don’t understand (Romans 8:26-39)Seek Others Prayer Cover and Counsel (Ephesians 6:18-20, 1 Thess. 5:11-25, 2 Cor. 1:11)Saturate Your Mind with Scripture and Meditate/Memorize on what is true/Dwell on Truth (Philippians 4:8)Put on the full Armor of God - Appropriate and utilize all the spiritual weapons and defenses God has given us (Ephesians 6:12-17, 2 Corinthians 6:7, 10:4) Stay close to Christ and other Christians – don’t let yourselves become isolated spiritually (Hebrews 10:24-25)Recognize how the evil one has come against you in the past and how he is coming against you in the present (2 Cor. 2:11)Remember the Lord is greater than our flesh, our fallen world, our enemy, and all our problems! (1 John 4:4)