When Deliverance Fails
Shortly after the event with the Gentile girl there was a situation with a Jewish boy that is also recorded (Matthew 17:14-19; Luke 9:37-45; Mark 9:14-29). A young boy …
Demonizing of Children
A few months after Jesus sent the disciples out to do spiritual warfare there was an encounter with a demonized girl that is recorded by both Matthew and Mark. A …
Going on the Attack
“When Jesus had called the Twelve together, He gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases” (Luke 9:1). “After this the Lord appointed seventy-two …
We Have Power Over Demons
Jesus taught His disciples what they needed to know about spiritual warfare. He did this by His example and by teaching them basic principles. One of the most important …
We Have Authority Over Demons
There must have been much discussion between Jesus and His disciples as they walked the dusty roads, sat and ate in the evenings, and ministered to others who were …
How to Be Free From Demonzing
When Jesus delivered people from demonic influence or control, He always did it verbally. Only once did He ever allow a demon to speak. The only time Jesus ever talked …
What Happens When Demons Are Cast Out?
Jesus trained His disciples in spiritual warfare. He taught them many lessons that apply to us today as well. One was about what happens when demons are commanded to …
What Not To Do In Spiritual Warfare
There are some things Jesus didn’t do with demons when He faced them, and neither should we. We can see this from the story of the demonized man in …
Jesus Frees A Captive of Satan 2
Since Jesus is our great example in all we do, especially in spiritual warfare, what lessons can we learn from how He delivered the man in the Capernaum synagogue …
Jesus Frees A Captive of Satan 1
While Satan continued to harass Jesus after the wilderness temptations, especially through his demons, no direct overt attack is recorded until Jesus is half way through His ministry, about …