JESUS DRIVES OUT AN IMPURE SPIRIT

Passage: Mark 1:21-28

Key verse: 25

NIV

Jesus Drives Out an Impure Spirit(A)

21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.(B) 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law.(C) 23 Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out, 24 “What do you want with us,(D) Jesus of Nazareth?(E) Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!”(F)

25 “Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!”(G) 26 The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.(H)

27 The people were all so amazed(I) that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching—and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him.” 28 News about him spread quickly over the whole region(J) of Galilee.

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Jesus Heals a Man with an Unclean Spirit

21 (A)And they went into Capernaum, and immediately (B)on the Sabbath (C)he entered the synagogue and was teaching. 22 And (D)they were astonished at his teaching, (E)for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, 24 (F)“What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? (G)I know who you are—(H)the Holy One of God.” 25 But Jesus (I)rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” 26 And the unclean spirit, (J)convulsing him and (K)crying out with a loud voice, came out of him. 27 And they were all (L)amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? (M)A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” 28 And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee.

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When the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at his teaching. Jesus taught them as one who had authority. Jesus taught them with authority because he is God himself. Jesus himself was the word of God who made his dwelling among humans (John1:14).

Then there was a man in the synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit. He cried out, “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us?” In the presence of Jesus, the impure spirit reacted violently. This is our sinful nature before Jesus. Before the presence of Jesus and the words of God, we react violently, not wanting to submit. Our sins of anger, lust, unbelief, fear, jealousy, etc. constantly fight against Jesus, not wanting to escape from our hearts. “Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!” The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek. Only Jesus’ words can free us from our sins.

May we come to Jesus who is the son of God who gives the words of God with authority and frees us from the power of impure spirits.

Prayer: Thank you Jesus for giving us powerful words with authority and frees us from the bondage of sin.

One Word: Jesus is the only healer of our souls.