May 4 = Life of Christ #088 Jesus Sends Demons Into a Herd of Pigs (Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39)

Demon-Possessed Gerasene
(Gerasa)
Matthew 8:28-34
Mark 5:1-20
Luke 8:26-39


When did a vacation turn into something you never expected? What happened?

God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?

We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?

After Luke 8:22-25, how might the disciples be feeling: As they arrive on the other side of the lake? Once they realize they are near a graveyard? As the demoniac runs toward them?

How does Jesus treat the man differently than the way others have? What is the net result?

How do the pig farmers respond? The townspeople? Why are they afraid?

Usually doing the opposite, why does Jesus tell this man to tell others what happened?

I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How will I apply it to my life this today?

In your life right now, what is the thing that makes you feel like a "legion" (6,000 soldiers) is marching through your head, keeping you awake at night or filled with anxiety?

When, if ever have you wanted Jesus to leave you alone? To get out of your life? To let you hurt yourself? 

What is the most dramatic transformation you have ever seen Jesus work in someone's life? 

When you first met Jesus, how did he treat you? How as this different from the ways others treated you?

You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.

Further Reading
Jesus Exorcizes Unclean Spirits