Podcasts about Gadara

For over a century, witnesses across Michigan and Wisconsin have described the same impossible figure – upright, wolf-headed, and aware of being watched. Some walked away with scars, others with a story they were afraid to tell for decades.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/dogmanREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckpcp8sFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Across Michigan and Wisconsin, encounters with an upright, wolf-headed figure span more than a century – from nineteenth-century logging camps to farm roads, deer stands, and suburban backyards. Witnesses describe a creature with human-like hands, glowing eyes, and an unsettling awareness of being watched, several of them staying silent about what they saw for years rather than risk being disbelieved. Hunters, drivers, and at least one retired sheriff's deputy all report the same detail – something that watches back, and in more than one account, something that speaks.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:06:13.435 = Show Open00:08:57.805 = Part One00:18:33.555 = Part Two ***00:46:24.349 = Part Three ***01:00:02.576 = Part Four ***01:14:17.255 = Part Five ***01:27:28.423 = Part Six ***01:34:00.844 = Part Seven ***01:46:18.276 = Show Close01:47:34.794 = SONG: “Dogman of Silver Creek” by Dark Weirdness*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:PHOTO: 1961 photo of Dogman (at Strangeology.com): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/muajp2myBOOK: “The Beast of Bray Road: Tailing Wisconsin's Werewolf” by Linda Godfrey: https://amzn.to/43xNkroThe InBetween with Carol Ann (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@TheInBetweenTalesMichigansThumb.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p98vf2cTetZoo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4maj49wkHangar1Publishing.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc29e65aMythFolks.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8wdd24DiscoveryUK.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p88uxkjCreepyEncounters.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckncywhListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mtybyttw(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: March 22, 2025Weird Darkness devotes a full episode to the Dogman, the upright, wolf-headed cryptid reported across Michigan and Wisconsin for more than a century, moving through firsthand encounters, a claimed government cover-up, a witnessed fight between a Dogman and two Sasquatch, and a side-by-side comparison of Dogman folklore against traditional werewolf mythology.It opens with the creature's documented history, tracing the first alleged sighting to 1887, when a group of lumberjacks in Wexford County, Michigan described a being with the body of a man and the head of a dog during the state's great logging era. Similar reports followed in Allegan County in the 1950s and in Cross Village, Big Rapids, and Manistee County during the 1960s, while Elkhorn, Wisconsin became the center of activity in the early 1990s. The segment also catalogs standalone incidents tied to the legend: four horses found dead with their eyes open in 1917, seven-foot-four claw marks reported on a church door in 1957, a farmer found dead at his plow surrounded by oversized canine tracks in 1997, a 2006 backyard sighting in Shelby Township, Michigan, and an army veteran's account of a wolf-headed creature pacing his truck through Manistee National Forest. Odawa oral tradition describing a two-legged, wolf-like being near Lake Michigan predates all of it, and the episode raises the theory that Dogman sightings cluster in years ending in seven.From there, the episode turns to the case that gave the cryptid one of its best-known names: the Beast of Bray Road. Lori Endrizzi's fall 1989 sighting on Bray Road outside Elkhorn, Wisconsin, first documented by researcher Linda Godfrey in the 2003 book "The Beast of Bray Road," describes a kneeling, brownish-gray figure with long claws that turned to meet her headlights. Two years later, on Halloween night 1991, Doris Gipson struck the same stretch of road and was chased by a clawed, upright creature that clung to her car's rear bumper as she fled. Walworth County Animal Control officer Jon Fredrikson began compiling reports in a manila folder marked "Werewolf," which grew to include a December 1990 sighting by a child witness, clawed tracks near Potter's Road that led locals to nickname the creature "Pottsy," a 1990 roadside sighting by Mike Etten, and two separate encounters reported by high school student Tom Brichta. The same story traces the legend back further still, to 1936, when night watchman Mark Shackleman encountered a six-foot, black-furred creature scratching at an Indigenous burial ground outside Racine, Wisconsin's St. Coletta Convent, a creature that reportedly spoke a single word, "Gadarah," a name tied to the biblical account of Jesus casting out demons at Gadara.Next, the episode moves to a February 2012 case from rural Chenango, New York, where Brandon Close and his neighbor Gene pursued the source of a scream that had left Close's cattle huddled against an electric fence, only to be chased through the woods by an eight-foot creature that kept pace with their all-terrain vehicle at highway speed. The account continues with an unmarked black van and armed personnel arriving at Close's property the following day, ultimately removing the memory cards from his trail cameras.A separate account follows a Big Rapids, Michigan night watchman's 1961 encounter with a six-foot, grayish-brown creature outside his home near the Haymarsh State Game Area, an incident the witness says he photographed under a streetlight.The episode then recounts an anonymous 1992 camping trip in which the witness watched a black, long-armed creature stalk him along a dry creek bed before a Sasquatch intervened, leading to a violent fight that ended when a second, larger Sasquatch killed the Dogman and dragged its body into the woods.Hunting-season encounters follow, beginning with Peter's October 16, 2012 experience in Pontiac, Illinois, where a wolf-sized creature bit his arm during a chase near his family's deer stand before inexplicably retreating. A separate witness describes two Dogman sightings twenty years apart, the first in Alto, Michigan in 1988 and the second in nearby Lowell, Michigan in 2008, when a blue-eyed creature that had followed him since childhood appeared on his roof and spoke a single word, "Don't."Another segment follows Derek, an Ohio mycology enthusiast, to a 2016 night-fishing trip along the Mahoning River in Niles, Trumbull County, Ohio, where he encountered a crouching creature near an old train trestle that stood to meet his gaze before retreating into the brush.A Fitchburg, Wisconsin case follows college student Matt, who in 2006 heard a scream during a minor earthquake and glimpsed a wolf-headed, humanoid figure in a passing car's headlights. A separate story follows a man identified as Mark to his late grandfather's cabin in Sierra County, Ohio, where he discovered why his grandfather had banned the family from the property for years, after an unseen creature chased him back to the cabin and reappeared at the tree line with two others.A Reed City, Michigan hunting party's four-day encounter in November 2007 follows, in which Sam and his companions repeatedly crossed paths with a yellow-eyed, hunchbacked creature that left claw marks on a rifle stock and a cabin door. The episode then follows Gabe to a rural Montana property, where lightning revealed a broad-shouldered, upright creature in his yard, followed weeks later by a closer encounter near his satellite dish that prompted him to move.Retired law enforcement officer Laura Love's account follows, describing a nearly seven-and-a-half-foot, dark-furred creature that struck a truck near the West Weber Road overpass on U.S. Highway 31 before vanishing into roadside brush. A separate story follows Janet, who for years believed she had seen a deformed bear near Danbury, Wisconsin's Long Lake before her son's own Dogman sighting prompted her to reconsider what she and her sister-in-law Amy witnessed on Rustic Road.A November 7, 2016 account from Duluth, Minnesota follows, describing an anonymous graphic designer's sighting of a hunched, wolf-faced cr

Read OnlineWhen Jesus came to the territory of the Gadarenes, two demoniacs who were coming from the tombs met him. They were so savage that no one could travel by that road. They cried out, “What have you to do with us, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the appointed time?” Matthew 8:28–29After delivering His Sermon on the Mount and performing many miracles among His own people, Jesus intentionally journeys across the Sea of Galilee into Gentile territory—the region of the Gadarenes, near Gadara, a town within the pagan Decapolis. His choice underscores His mission to extend salvation beyond Israel.The location where Jesus and His disciples arrived was no accident. It was a desolate area filled with tombs, symbols of death, impurity, and spiritual desolation. According to Jewish law, contact with graves rendered one ritually unclean (cf. Numbers 19:16). Spiritually, these tombs vividly illustrate the isolation, emptiness, and lifelessness that sin imposes upon the human soul.The note that the demoniacs “were so savage that no one could travel by that road” further reveals the effects of grave sin. Evil seeks dominance and destruction; it isolates, destroys relationships, and makes peaceful coexistence impossible. This passage reflects the devastating consequences of allowing evil to reign unchecked within one's soul: It becomes uncontrollable, violent, and destructive. Evil never leads to peace, but rather to chaos, isolation, and fear.By entering into this territory, our Lord reveals His willingness to enter the isolation and desolation we all experience due to sin and every evil attack. He comes to us precisely when we are at our worst, most vulnerable, to set us free from the grip of the evil one and from all of his destructive works.When these two men see Jesus, the demons possessing them immediately recognize Him as the Son of God and acknowledge His authority over them. Their recognition raises an important spiritual question for each of us: Do I also recognize Christ's presence in my life? Am I aware of His divine authority over sin and evil, and do I trust in His desire and power to set me free? When the demons ask Jesus, “Have you come here to torment us before the appointed time?”, they reveal their full knowledge of their ultimate fate: eternal damnation. They understood this clearly because, even after their fall, demons retain their natural angelic powers. Among these powers is their exceptional intelligence and their capacity to tempt humans by subtly suggesting deceptive thoughts, drawing us persistently away from God's truth.Because demons know their eternal fate with clarity, they seek to use their intellect and suggestive powers to lead us into the very despair they themselves experience. They have no hope of eternal life. Out of their hatred for God and humanity, they attempt to conform us to their hopelessness, convincing us that we cannot escape sin, that hope is lost, and that we are doomed to misery.Only our Lord can shatter these demonic lies. Only Christ can break the chains of despair, isolation, and sin. By setting these two demoniacs free, Jesus illustrates His deep longing to do the same for us. By demonstrating His authority over the most severe effects of evil, Jesus reveals His absolute authority over every evil we encounter: every sin, temptation, oppressive thought, confusion, and especially despair.Reflect today on Jesus' choice to cross the Sea of Galilee for the sole purpose of setting these two demoniacs free from their oppression. Our Lord journeys to you with the same resolve. What is it that oppresses you? What thoughts tempt you to fear or despair? What sins do you habitually struggle with? Jesus wants to enter into every form of isolation and desolation you experience. Look for Him, recognize Him when He comes, profess your faith in His authority, and let Him fulfill His deepest desire by setting you free.Most powerful Lord, You have all authority over evil. In my weakness, I cry out to You and plead for Your mercy. Please set me free, O Lord, and protect me from the evil one. Forgive my sins and restore me to deeper communion with You and all Your children. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Healing of the Gadarene Demoniac, 14th-century fresco, Visoki Dečani Monastery.Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Today's homily reflects on the Gospel passages of Jesus calming the storm and encountering the demoniacs in Gadara, using these scenes to teach about Jesus' authority, God's providence, and the mystery of divine power.God continually sustains creation and remains present, even amid suffering and evil. The reflection stresses that human beings cannot fully understand God's plans because of the limits of human reason. It calls listeners to humility, trust, and faith, especially when faced with pain, injustice, or unanswered questions.

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Passages: Mark 5:1-17 Speaker: Pastor Scott VanderHart Watch full sermon here: To learn more about Adelphi, visit us at: adelphibaptist.com

The Apostle Paul described our days with one word: perilous. The Greek is chalepos, and it appears only twice in the entire New Testament. The second occurrence is in Matthew 8:28, describing the demoniacs of Gadara, exceedingly fierce, broken chains in the dust, men who could not be bound or calmed by any human means. That is the force of the word Paul reaches for to describe the last days. Not inconvenient. Demonically energised. In this prophetic Sunday sermon, Pastor Olubi Johnson opens the full biblical framework: what the end-time perils are, why they are intensifying, and precisely how the mature believer overcomes them. The diagnosis of 2 Timothy 3:2-5 reads like a news feed: lovers of themselves, proud, unthankful, without natural affection, fierce, having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof. The most dangerous peril, Pastor Olubi Johnson notes, is not outside the church walls but the drift from living faith to empty form. The why is spiritual: Ephesians 2:2, the prince of the power of the air working in the sons of disobedience. As collective rejection of God intensifies, the earth opens as a theatre for spiritual deception and destruction. But Romans 8:19 reveals the answer creation has been waiting for: not politicians or scientists but the manifestation of the sons of God, a mature Church so saturated with the love and fullness of the Lord Jesus Christ that His power flows through them without resistance into every sphere of human need. The how is Psalm 91:1: he that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High. Not visits. Dwelling. The chashaq love, the deliberate daily clinging to God above every competing loyalty, produces the dwelling, and the dwelling produces the protection. Perfect love casts out fear because fear is not merely an uncomfortable emotion but a spiritual weapon, the mechanism through which the enemy gains access. First John 4:17 is the anchor: as He is, so are we in this world.

The Apostle Paul described our days with one word: perilous. The Greek is chalepos, and it appears only twice in the entire New Testament. The second occurrence is in Matthew 8:28, describing the demoniacs of Gadara, exceedingly fierce, broken chains in the dust, men who could not be bound or calmed by any human means. That is the force of the word Paul reaches for to describe the last days. Not inconvenient. Demonically energised. In this prophetic Sunday sermon, Pastor Olubi Johnson opens the full biblical framework: what the end-time perils are, why they are intensifying, and precisely how the mature believer overcomes them. The diagnosis of 2 Timothy 3:2-5 reads like a news feed: lovers of themselves, proud, unthankful, without natural affection, fierce, having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof. The most dangerous peril, Pastor Olubi Johnson notes, is not outside the church walls but the drift from living faith to empty form. The why is spiritual: Ephesians 2:2, the prince of the power of the air working in the sons of disobedience. As collective rejection of God intensifies, the earth opens as a theatre for spiritual deception and destruction. But Romans 8:19 reveals the answer creation has been waiting for: not politicians or scientists but the manifestation of the sons of God, a mature Church so saturated with the love and fullness of the Lord Jesus Christ that His power flows through them without resistance into every sphere of human need. The how is Psalm 91:1: he that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High. Not visits. Dwelling. The chashaq love, the deliberate daily clinging to God above every competing loyalty, produces the dwelling, and the dwelling produces the protection. Perfect love casts out fear because fear is not merely an uncomfortable emotion but a spiritual weapon, the mechanism through which the enemy gains access. First John 4:17 is the anchor: as He is, so are we in this world.

The Apostle Paul described our days with one word: perilous. The Greek is chalepos, and it appears only twice in the entire New Testament. The second occurrence is in Matthew 8:28, describing the demoniacs of Gadara, exceedingly fierce, broken chains in the dust, men who could not be bound or calmed by any human means. That is the force of the word Paul reaches for to describe the last days. Not inconvenient. Demonically energised. In this prophetic Sunday sermon, Pastor Olubi Johnson opens the full biblical framework: what the end-time perils are, why they are intensifying, and precisely how the mature believer overcomes them. The diagnosis of 2 Timothy 3:2-5 reads like a news feed: lovers of themselves, proud, unthankful, without natural affection, fierce, having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof. The most dangerous peril, Pastor Olubi Johnson notes, is not outside the church walls but the drift from living faith to empty form. The why is spiritual: Ephesians 2:2, the prince of the power of the air working in the sons of disobedience. As collective rejection of God intensifies, the earth opens as a theatre for spiritual deception and destruction. But Romans 8:19 reveals the answer creation has been waiting for: not politicians or scientists but the manifestation of the sons of God, a mature Church so saturated with the love and fullness of the Lord Jesus Christ that His power flows through them without resistance into every sphere of human need. The how is Psalm 91:1: he that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High. Not visits. Dwelling. The chashaq love, the deliberate daily clinging to God above every competing loyalty, produces the dwelling, and the dwelling produces the protection. Perfect love casts out fear because fear is not merely an uncomfortable emotion but a spiritual weapon, the mechanism through which the enemy gains access. First John 4:17 is the anchor: as He is, so are we in this world.

Join David Lee Corbo (The Raven) and Top Lobsta on Nephilim Death Squad with special guest Jeff Finup of Badgerland Legends for the full story of the White Lady of Champion — Wisconsin's only Vatican-approved Marian apparition.In 1859, young Belgian immigrant Adele Brise encountered the dazzling Queen of Heaven standing between a maple and hemlock tree near her family's farm in Champion, Wisconsin. The Lady identified herself as the Queen of Heaven who prays for the conversion of sinners, instructed Adele to teach the children the catechism, and warned of punishment if they did not repent.What followed was the building of a chapel and school that miraculously survived the Peshtigo Fire of October 8, 1871 — America's deadliest wildfire that killed 1,200–2,500 people and burned 1.2 million acres. The shrine stood untouched while flames stopped at the fence line — a miracle witnessed by locals who fled there and prayed the rosary around a statue of Mary.Jeff Finup breaks down the three apparitions, Father Verhof's guidance, the Catholic defense of Mary as Queen of Heaven (Revelation 12 & Luke 1:28), the Assumption, and how it contrasts with the “Queen of Heaven” condemned in Jeremiah. He also compares it to Guadalupe, Lourdes, and Fatima.The conversation then dives deep into Wisconsin cryptids: the Beast of Bray Road Dogman legend, Linda Godfrey's research, the 1930s Shackleman night watchman encounter at a Catholic convent where the upright canine uttered “Gadara” on an Indian burial mound, connections to Bigfoot, skinwalkers, orbs, trail cam anomalies, and the quantum/woo side of the phenomenon.Bonus topics include CE-5 contact, Project Sanguine ELF waves in Wisconsin's Northwoods, and the Puharich Madison, Wisconsin connection.A must-watch for fans of Marian apparitions, Peshtigo Fire history, Wisconsin Dogman, Beast of Bray Road, and true paranormal folklore from the Badger State.Support Nephilim Death Squad on Patreon for early episodes, ad-free listening & VIP live events → patreon.com/nephilimdeathsquadGrab tickets & merch at toplobsta.com  Follow guest Jeff Finup / Badgerland Legends on Instagram & Facebook for more Wisconsin monsters, myths, legends, cryptids & forgotten history.Subscribe, like, comment “White Lady” or “Dogman” below, and hit the bell for more Nephilim Death Squad episodes!00:00 - Intro & Welcome to Nephilim Death Squad02:45 - Patreon Reminder, VIP Tickets, & General Admission Info05:20 - Introducing Jeff Finup of Badgerland Legends08:10 - Raven Synchronicity Story (Jeff's Wife Spots Raven)11:30 - The White Lady of Champion Story Begins – 1859 Belgian Community15:40 - First Apparition: Lady in White Between Maple & Hemlock Trees20:05 - Second & Third Apparitions on the Way to Mass25:50 - Queen of Heaven Message: “I Am the Queen of Heaven Who Prays for Sinners”29:15 - Prank Slide & Regulus/Sphinx Laugh Moment32:40 - Adele's Instructions: Teach Catechism & Build the Chapel37:20 - Peshtigo Fire 1871 – America's Deadliest Wildfire (1.2 Million Acres)44:10 - Miracle at the Shrine: Only Chapel & School Spared49:30 - 2010 Vatican Approval – Only Recognized U.S. Marian Apparition53:45 - Queen of Heaven Debate: Jeremiah vs. Revelation 12 & Catholic Defense59:20 - Assumption of Mary, Dormition & Uncorrupted Saints1:05:10 - Novena to St. Therese Rose Miracle – Jeff's Mom's Personal Story1:10:40 - Hail Mary Prayer Discussion & Protestant Concerns1:16:55 - Transition to Wisconsin Cryptids: Beast of Bray Road & Dogman Origins1:21:30 - 1930s Shackleman Convent Encounter – “Gadara” on Indian Mound1:27:45 - Modern Dogman Sightings, Trail Cam Orbs & Carcass Disappearances1:32:20 - Bigfoot & Dogman Connection, Woo/Quantum Phenomenon & Skinwalkers1:36:10 - CE-5 Panel Tease, Project Sanguine ELF Waves & Puharich Wisconsin Link1:38:20 - Closing Remarks, Socials & Outro  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.☠️ Nephilim Death Squad — New episodes 5x/week.Join our Patreon for early access, bonus shows & the private Telegram hive.Subscribe on YouTube & Rumble, follow @NephilimDSquad on X/Instagram, grab merch at toplobsta.com. Questions/bookings: chroniclesnds@gmail.com — Stay dangerous.

04.08.2026 | Mark: The Right Now Gospel | Part 8: The Demon Possessed Man of Gadara | Pastor Jeff Wickwire Ever feel like you're fighting battles you can't win? Pastor Jeff Wickwire unpacks the incredible story of the demon-possessed man of Gadara - one of the most dramatic displays of Jesus' authority in Scripture. Discover how Christ transforms the most hopeless situations and breaks every chain that binds us. The key takeaway? Jesus doesn't make sane people crazy - He makes crazy people sane. Ready to see His delivering power in your own life?

04.08.2026 | Mark: The Right Now Gospel | Part 8: The Demon Possessed Man of Gadara | Pastor Jeff Wickwire Ever feel like you're fighting battles you can't win? Pastor Jeff Wickwire unpacks the incredible story of the demon-possessed man of Gadara - one of the most dramatic displays of Jesus' authority in Scripture. Discover how Christ transforms the most hopeless situations and breaks every chain that binds us. The key takeaway? Jesus doesn't make sane people crazy - He makes crazy people sane. Ready to see His delivering power in your own life?

Hai Wonder Kids, kembali dalam renungan anak GKY Mangga Besar. Judul renungan hari ini adalah GERASA ATAU GADARA?Diambil dari: Lukas 8:33 “Lalu setan-setan itu keluar dari orang itu dan masuk ke dalam babi-babi itu; dan kawanan babi itu terjun dari tebing yang curam ke dalam danau dan mati lemas.”Wonder Kids, ada satu cerita tentang Yesus menyembuhkan seorang yang kerasukan setan. Cerita ini ditulis dalam Injil Matius, Markus, dan Lukas. Tetapi ada satu perbedaan kecil:Matius menulis bahwa peristiwa itu terjadi di daerah Gadara, sedangkan Markus dan Lukas menulis bahwa peristiwa itu terjadi di daerah Gerasa. Apakah ini berarti Alkitab salah? Tidak.Pada zaman itu, orang sering menyebut suatu daerah dengan nama kota besar terdekat atau nama wilayahnya. Gadara adalah kota yang terkenal, sedangkan Gerasa adalah nama daerah yang lebih luas. Bisa jadi tempat kejadian itu berada di wilayah Gerasa tetapi dekat dengan kota Gadara. Beberapa orang dari daerah yang kecil dan kurang dikenal biasa, bila ditanya tinggal dimana atau asalnya dari mana, maka akan menyebut nama kota yang dekat tetapi lebih besar dan terkenal. Kita menyebut kota yang lebih terkenal supaya orang lain mudah mengerti. Jadi, perbedaan nama tempat ini bukan kesalahan, tetapi cara orang zaman dulu menyebut lokasi dengan cara yang berbeda. Yang terpenting bukan nama kota itu, tetapi kuasa Yesus yang menyembuhkan orang yang menderita.Wonder Kids, Tuhan tidak pernah salah dalam firman-Nya. Perbedaan kecil seperti nama tempat tidak mengubah kebenaran besar tentang Yesus.Wonder Kids, hari ini lakukan ini, kalau kamu menemukan perbedaan kecil dalam cerita Alkitab, jangan langsung bingung. Belajarlah bertanya dan membaca lebih teliti supaya kamu mengerti maksudnya.Mari kita berdoa: Tuhan Yesus, terima kasih karena firman-Mu benar. Tolong aku supaya tidak mudah ragu ketika membaca Alkitab, tetapi mau belajar dan memahami kebenaran-Mu dengan baik. Dalam nama Tuhan Yesus aku berdoa, Amin.Wonder Kids, ingatlah, perbedaan kecil dalam Alkitab tidak mengubah kebenaran besar tentang Yesus. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.

Nous avons été sauvés afin de sauver les autres. À l'image de Jésus allant à la rencontre du fou de Gadara, Dieu nous envoie dans un monde rempli de personnes spirituellement liées, blessées et oppressées.Même lorsque la situation semble effrayante ou impossible, Christ est celui qui affronte et domine les démons. C'est pourquoi les enfants de Dieu ne doivent pas avoir peur d'aller vers les âmes perdues. Ce n'est pas par notre force, mais par l'autorité de Jésus que la délivrance est possible.Pour finir, nous devons également savoir que chaque âme a une valeur inestimable aux yeux de Dieu car, Jésus a traversé la mer et affronté l'opposition pour une seule personne.Soutenez-nous sur PayPal !

What a voyage! When Jesus got into the boat with His disciples, they had no idea what a wild voyage they would be taking. First, they feared for their lives in a violent storm. When they reached their destination, they were confronted by a man who was the terror of the town. They had survived a storm they could see. Now, they were confronted by a demonic world they could not see.

Davide Brullo, Milo De Angelis, Nicola Crocetti"Immortale parola"Antologia della poesia italiana dalle origini ai giorni nostriCrocetti Editorewww.crocettieditore.itProprio qui, dall'energia sorgiva dei poeti, è nata la nostra lingua: dal canto di san Francesco, dalla speleologia ultramondana di Dante e dalla specola d'amore di Petrarca, dalla speculazione di Leopardi e dal genio notturno di Tasso, dall'imprecazione di Iacopone e dalla furia di Foscolo, dal dire fiabesco di Marino, dalle estasi di Ungaretti e dalle luci retrattili di Montale. Grazie ai poeti – aggraziati o feroci, dotati di una rabbia azzurra, capaci nell'impensabile – abbiamo le parole per decrittare l'anima, per appurare la profondità del nostro cuore. Senza i poeti saremmo esangui, succubi dei tempi, a servaggio delle convenzioni, mera biada dei giorni. In questa rassegna – mai tentata di tali dimensioni in un unico volume – i poeti italiani, per sempre giovani, ci prendono d'assedio: ci insegnano il coraggio, ci insidiano con gioia lunare alla gola. Un libro per la vita: dalle origini a Pasolini, i poeti che hanno reso straordinaria la storia della lingua e della letteratura italiana.Fin dalla prima antologia della nostra storia, quella di Meleagro di Gadara, la poesia rivela il suo doppio volto: storico da una parte e assoluto dall'altra. Da una parte appartiene a un foglio preciso del calendario, che la situa esattamente in quell'epoca e in quel giorno, dall'altra appartiene a un tempo selvaggio, imprendibile, che annienta ogni cronologia per diventare pura presenza. Meleagro, fedele all'etimo della parola “antologia”, chiamava l'opera di ogni poeta con il nome di un fiore e invitava segretamente i lettori a compiere un lungo viaggio nelle pianure, nelle vallate e nelle montagne per trovare il fiore più amato e contemplare la sua bellezza senza mai strapparlo al luogo in cui l'aveva visto, senza mai impedire agli altri viandanti di ammirarlo. Ebbene, gli autori di questa antologia – tre innamorati della poesia quali certamente noi siamo – hanno preso la stessa decisione: ciascuno ha scelto il proprio fiore, mostrandolo agli altri in tutto il suo splendore e lasciandolo intatto in un punto determinato del giardino storico e in un punto sconfinato del giardino senza tempo.dall'introduzione di Milo De AngelisDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1======a==============================================DEVOCIÓN   MATUTINA PARA ADULTOS 2025“CON JESÚS HOY”Narrado por: Exyomara AvilaDesde: Bogotá, ColombiaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church ===================|| www.drministries.org ||===================19 de NoviembreLibre de las fuerzas del mal«Jesús le preguntó: "¿Cómo te llamas?". Él dijo: "Legión". Muchos demonios habían entrado en él [...]. El hombre de quien habían salido los demonios le rogaba que lo dejara quedarse con él, pero Jesús lo despidió, diciendo: "Vuélvete a tu casa y cuenta cuán grandes cosas ha hecho Dios contigo"> (Luc. 8: 26-39).Aunque mis diversas experiencias personales en África, Polinesia y las Antillas, en todos ellas he podido comprobar lo impresionante que es encontrarse con quienes sufren aterrados o poseídos por las fuerzas del mal. Muchos se debaten contra ellas como buenamente pueden, en su buena voluntad o ignorancia, ya sea a través de la hechicería, la magia negra o el vudú.Jesús nos ha revelado un medio mejor. Vencedor de Satanás en persona, no teme a los endemoniados y los trata simplemente como a seres que sufren. Ante el hombre que le sale al encuentro en la playa de Gadara, la pregunta que le dirige el Maestro, «¿Cómo te llamas?», es la expresión de su deseo de entrar en relación personal con él. Según las tradiciones de aquella sociedad, conocer el nombre de alguien (incluso de un demonio) equivalía a tener acceso a su intimidad. La respuesta «Me llamo Legión porque somos muchos», por un lado, parece un intento desesperado de impedir el exorcismo, pero por otro expresa el sentimiento del paciente de saberse sometido a una fuerza de ocupación que pretende ser invencible.Cuando el sufrimiento se hace insoportable, cuando el dolor del rechazo ajeno nubla la mente y uno solo llega a verse a sí mismo como un endemoniado, alguien sin control sobre sí mismo, enfrentarse a los demás -sea a su desprecio o a su compasión resulta una tortura.Jesús comprende lo que este hombre siente y necesita, aunque no se lo pida. Por eso ordena a las fuerzas del mal que lo dejen en paz. No define al enfermo por su situación presente, sino por lo que puede llegar a ser mediante su poder. Su posesión es una circunstancia que no altera su valor ante Dios, porque liberado de ella, ese hombre será realmente otro. Y en efecto, el terrible endemoniado gadareno se convierte, por el poder transformador divino, en el primer misionero cristiano de Decápolis.Aunque casos de endemoniados así parecen poco visibles en nuestras sociedades occidentales, un número incalculable de seres humanos poseídos por espíritus tan devastadores como la violencia, la avaricia, la lujuria o la indiferencia son arrastrados cada día hacia terribles abismos. Necesitan saber, a través nuestro, que, aunque ellos fueran los únicos posesos del mundo, Cristo hubiese venido a salvarlos. 

This episode walks through Mark 5:1–20, recounting Jesus' encounter with the demon-possessed man known as "Legion," His authority over evil spirits, and power to change the man's mind, body and spirit. The message highlights Christ's compassion, the community's reaction, and how the healed man becomes a powerful witness, showing how one testimony can spread the gospel.

The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode, we pick up where we left on in Book Three: Jesus (and the Apostles) the night at Gadara; the sermon on divorce.Original music by Angela Marie (Mohammed). Sacrifice. Messiah. Savior. Passion of Christ. Religion. Wisdom. Suffering. Catholic Christian. Theology. Apostles. Disciples. Believers. Followers. Early Church. Communion. Marriage.

Sunday morning service preaching from the pulpit of Woodland Baptist Church – Winston Salem, NC * Please feel free to visit our website at woodlandbaptistnow.com

The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode, we pick up where we left on in Book Three: Jesus (and the Apostles) going toward Gadara.Original music by Angela Marie (Mohammed). Sacrifice. Messiah. Savior. Passion of Christ. Religion. Wisdom. Suffering. Catholic Christian. Theology. Apostles. Disciples. Believers. Followers. Early Church. Communion.

¿Qué es lo que no te permite ser libre? El Señor Jesús te quiere libre. La pastora Ángela Gacharná quiere ayudarte a comprender el corazón de Jesús con esta predicación. Atrévete y acércate a Jesús, recibe lo que recibió el endemoniado de Gadara, lo que recibió la mujer con el flujo de sangre, lo que recibió Jairo (y también su hija). Aprende con esta enseñanza cómo conseguirlo.

Would you rather have pigs and demons or freedom and Jesus? The people of Gadara made their choice when Jesus disrupted their comfort. What areas of your life are you protecting from His transformative touch? Sometimes our greatest blessings require our greatest disruptions.

This week we look at the encounter Jesus had with who we call the "Gadarian Demoniac", which might be a misnomer since he might not have even been from Gadara. We examine the background of the encounter and how the area that was given to the Tribe of Gad where the encounter takes place might have been the perfect place for demonic activity and why. We also look at how demonic activity can affect a Christian and how we can find ourselves in "bondage" to the very things that Jesus sets us free from. Join us to discover what spiritual bondage might look like and how we can be set free once and for all. From Mark 5:1-20. Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others. Join us for our weekly worship online at www.firstbaptistblowingrock.com or our Youtube page. Contact us at office@firstbaptistblowingrock.com or by phone @ 828-295-7715

11TH-HOUR PRAYER ENCOUNTER || MONTH OF MAY! || ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS || DEALING WITH THE SPIRIT OF DISGRACE, THE MAD MAN OF GADARA || BISHOP EDDIE FABIN

11TH-HOUR PRAYER ENCOUNTER || MONTH OF MAY! || ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS || BISHOP EDDIE FABIN

11TH-HOUR PRAYER ENCOUNTER || MONTH OF MARCH! || ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS || BISHOP EDDIE FABIN

Monday, 24 March 2025   When He had come to the other side, to the country of the Gergesenes, there met Him two demon-possessed men, coming out of the tombs, exceedingly fierce, so that no one could pass that way. Matthew 8:28   “And He, having come into the beyond, into the country of the Gergesenes, two demon-possessings, they met Him, coming out from the tombs – exceedingly dangerous – so too, not anyone capacitate to pass through that way” (CG).   In the previous verse, the disciples marveled at the capability of Jesus to silence the storm, asking who He could be. Matthew next records, “And He, having come into the beyond.”   In other words, they had left Capernaum, sailed across the Sea of Galilee, and had then arrived on the other side, having gone “into the country of the Gergesenes.” Depending on what source text is used, or what book (Matthew, Mark, or Luke) is being evaluated, the area arrived at could be –   Gergesenes Gadarenes Gerasenes   Charles Ellicott notes the following: “Gadara was a city east of the Sea of Galilee, about sixteen miles from Tiberias. ... Gerasa was a city in the Gilead district, twenty miles east of the Jordan, described sometimes as belonging to Cœle-Syria, sometimes to Arabia. ... There was no city named Gergesa, but the name Gergesenes was probably connected with the older Girgashites, one of the Canaanite races that occupied the country before the invasion of Israel (Genesis 10:16; Genesis 15:21; Joshua 3:10; Joshua 24:11; et al.). Apparently, however, from the last passage referred to, they were on the western side of the Jordan. It is, on the whole, more likely that the reading was a mistake, than that the old tribe still remained with its old name; but it is possible that the name of Gerasa may represent an altered form of Girgashim.”   Both Matthew's and Mark's gospels say that the herd of pigs noted in the account rushed into the sea. Luke says they rushed into a lake (meaning the Sea of Galilee). Therefore, the location now must be on the shore of the sea, not some place 20 miles from the Jordan.   Despite this, Albert Barnes rightly states, “There is no contradiction, therefore, in the evangelists. He came into the region in which the two cities were situated, and one evangelist mentioned one, and the other another. It shows that the writers had not agreed to impose on the world; for if they had, they would have mentioned the same city; and it shows. also, they were familiar with the country. No men would have written in this manner but those who were acquainted with the facts. Impostors do not mention places or homes if they can avoid it.”   As for their arrival, Matthew next says, “two demon-possessings, they met Him.” Another seeming problem arises. Matthew says two but Mark and Luke only note a man in the singular. Again, there is no contradiction. This occurs elsewhere in the gospels where one person is noted here and two there.   If there are two, then there is one. Mark and Luke are giving specific focus to one of the men who they encountered. Of these two people possessed with demons, it next says they were “coming out from the tombs.”   Here is a new word, mnémeion. Specifically, it means a remembrance, as in a monument. As such, it then provides the thought of a tomb where one is laid and a remembrance is implied. These demon-possessed men were there, and they were “exceedingly dangerous.”   Another new word is found here, chalepos. It is found only one more time, in 2 Timothy 3:1, where it speaks of perilous or difficult times. It signifies that which is dangerous, but it can also be applied to the state of a person by saying he is fierce or furious. The context will decide the intent.   Of them, it next says, “so too, not anyone capacitate to pass through that way.” The men were so violent that people avoided the area lest they be harmed. In the gospel records of Mark and Luke, the one that they focus on explained that the demons in him were named Legion, signifying many demons possessed him.   His violence was so great that Luke records that “he was kept under guard, bound with chains and shackles; and he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the wilderness” (Luke 8:29).   One can see that because of this, while Matthew focused on the fact that there were two of them, the other two narratives wanted to highlight this one man who was an especially terrible case.   Life application: With a little bit of mental effort, difficulties between the gospel narratives are seen to be not impossible contradictions. It is good to remember that these are eyewitness accounts. As such, people's perspectives will naturally be different, and they will focus on different things.   Further, the fact is that when two accounts are exceedingly similar, those who want to dismiss the Bible will use that as an excuse, saying they were merely copied from one account to the next.   In other words, no matter what God has revealed in His word, there is always someone who is there to tear it apart and challenge it as if it is corrupt. The corruption can be found in their own mirror. They have failed to accept the written word of God for what it is.   Lord God, we pray for Your word to be held in the highest esteem among churches who proclaim You. When pastors, preachers, and teachers fail to uphold it for what it is, it can only damage the listeners who are waiting to be instructed by it. May we carefully and contemplatively consider it, and may we expect that from our spiritual leaders as well. Amen.

11TH-HOUR PRAYER ENCOUNTER || MONTH OF MARCH! || ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS || BISHOP EDDIE FABIN

Preached at THE ANOINTING & THE PRESENCE SERVICE, ANOINTED PEOPLE INTERNATIONAL 

Get ready for a deep dive into the supernatural as Tony Merkel explores the eerie connections between Dogman, ancient burial sites, and the Nephilim. In this live discussion, Tony breaks down historical and biblical references, including the story of the demon-possessed man in Mark 5, the burial sites of Gadara, and a chilling 1936 Dogman encounter where the creature spoke the word “Gadara.”

But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her." Luke 10 begins with Jesus sending out the “seventy”.“Afterthese things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by twobefore His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go(v.1). Jesus calls and commissions them and gives them specific instructions. He tellsthem it will be difficult work (v 2), with danger (v. 3), with distractions(vv. 4-9), and with many discouragements as they are rejected (vv. 10-16). Today, like the seventy, we are called and sent as Christ'sambassadors (2 Corinthians 5:18-21). It is important that we be busyambassadors, taking the message of the Gospel to lost souls. Luke tells us thatthe seventy went before Him to every place“where He Himself was about to go”(v. 1). Today, we have the promise that Jesus goes with us everywhere that Hesends us.“…and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew28:20). In Luke 10:25-37, Jesus tells the story of the “Good Samaritan”after He was asked by the lawyer,“Who is my neighbor”. From this storywe also learn that it is essential for us to be merciful Samaritans, seeking tohelp exploited and hurting people who need God's mercy. We should be a “neighbor”to the person closest to us that has a need. If there is one thing that has jumped out at me so far aswe have been going through the Gospel of Luke, it is even though Jesusministered to the multitudes, He always took time to notice the individualclosest to Him that had a need. And even in Luke 8, He was willing to leave themultitudes and to “crossover” to the other side of the Sea of Galilee tominister to one demon possess man at Gadara. We are both ambassadors and neighbors! But before we canrepresent Christ as we should, or imitate Him in our caring ministry, we mustspend time with Him and learn from Him. We must "take time to beholy." As we look at this incident that took place in Bethany, we see andlearn that the greatest priority in our life is to be a “worshipper”! Back in Luke 9:51, it appears that Jesus has completed Hisfirst three years of ministry in the region of Galilee, and we are told:“Nowit came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that Hesteadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem”.  Just a short distance outside Jerusalem isthe village of Bethany where three of Jesus' friends lived, Martha, Mary, and theirbrother Lazarus. When Martha heard Jesus coming through her village on His wayto Jerusalem, Martha stopped Him and invited Him and His disciples to come inher house for a meal. And this is where we are introduced to her sister Mary. Thereare many women called Mary in the Gospels and this Mary is better known andidentified as Mary of Bethany. Mary of Bethany is seen three times in theGospel record, and on each occasion, she is in the same place: at the feet ofJesus. Here in this passage, she sat at His feet and listened to His Word (Luke10:39). Later on another occasion, in John 11:32, she fell at His feet andshared her grief because her brother Lazarus had died and Jesus wasn't there toheal him. Then in John 12:3, Mary and came to His feet and poured out herworship:“Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointedthe feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filledwith the fragrance of the oil.”   On this occasion in Luke 10, it appears that Martha was aserver and Mary was a worshipper. But as we look at this passage, we shouldlearn that we don't need to make the choice of one or the other. We should bedoing both. The danger is that we can get so busy serving that we forget toworship! We should be ambassadors, neighbors, and worshippers allthe time! God bless!

Before we finish our study and thoughts on Luke 8, I want us to go back to verse 16, where after Jesus shared the parable of the Sower, the Seed and the Soil, He makes this statement: "No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a lampstand, that those who enter may see the light.”  And then in the rest of this chapter, He proceeded to manifest that light on a stormy sea, delivering a demon possessed man, healing a poor hopeless woman, and bringing a 12-year-old girl back to life! Today, I want to talk about letting the Light of Jesus Christ shine through you!  There is no place on planet Earth, there is not anyone who is too far away for Jesus to love and care for and touch. But they must come in contact with Jesus, with His love, and with His Person. And it is only through believers today that this can happen.   Today, Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father in heaven. But remember that in John 14:12, Jesus said to His disciples, "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.” How is that possible? When Jesus was on Earth, He could only be in one place at one time physically. If He was in Bethlehem, He couldn't be in Jerusalem. If He was in Nazareth, He couldn't be in Bethany. He could only be in one place at one time. If He was in Gadara healing a demon possessed man, He couldn't be in Capernaum helping and healing people there.   But today, while Jesus is seated in heaven, He lives in every believer (Colossians 1:27)!  This means that wherever a believer is, there can be manifest the presence and power of Jesus Christ. That is why when I walk through my neighborhood or I'm walking down the dirt streets in a village in a foreign country, I'm praying continuously for everyone in every house or hut. In my neighborhood, I've learned and memorized the names of almost all my immediate neighbors, and I am praying for them by name. I'm asking the Lord to meet their needs and that God's grace, and His wisdom will be upon them, and if they need salvation, their eyes will be open to Who Jesus is. Not a religion, but a Savior Who they can have a relationship with in an intimate and personal way! Wherever you are, you are the Light of the world! We should not hide it under a basket or a bed but put it on a lampstand so that everyone in that house can see because of that Light and be guided by that Light and not be stumbling around in the darkness.   You and I carry the only hope they have, as Jesus, the Light of the world shines in us and through us! How do they see this Light? It is when we have been knocked down and we are hurting as we go through a difficult time, when everything falls out from underneath us, instead of griping and complaining and blaming everybody, but we respond with His peace and joy and confidence that despite the pain everything will work together for good! We admit that it is hard and difficult, but we are sure that His grace is sufficient, and we will make it through! And then when they ask us how we can have this peace, we can testify and tell them about Jesus Who is with us in the storm! And they see the manifestation of Jesus in our life! (2 Corinthians 4).   Just this week on Christmas Eve, one of my dearest friends, Elaine Brugh, went to be with the Lord. I was able to pray with her and her children over the phone just before she passed. Even over the phone, 300 miles away I could sense the presence of the Lord as I heard her sweet voice say very weakly, “Thank you”. Yesterday I was able to minister to her husband, Henry, who is in deep sorrow over saying an earthly good-bye to his precious wife of 65 years. I'll never forget what he said as we talked about her life and passing. He said, the greatest joy in his and her life together was bringing precious souls to Jesus! How is His Light shining in your life today?   God bless!

40 So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him.   Merry Christmas! It is hard to believe that another year has passed, and Christmas is upon us again! And if we are not careful, we can miss it and the real meaning of it! We can get so caught up in the busyness of it, the decorations, the lights, the gifts, the travel, the family get togethers, the food, the programs, the pageantry, and all the activities that we miss the real meaning of it!   I think that is why I love the Gospel of Luke so much, because it reminds us over and over again what Christmas is all about! It is about Jesus Christ! It is all about Christ, Who He is and what He came to do! We should never forget that night, that Holy Night two thousand years ago, when a baby was born in Bethlehem and laid in a manager and the angel appears to the shepherds in Luke 2:8-14.   “Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!"   Now, when we come to Luke 8, Jesus has been manifesting Himself to the people in the region of Galilee over the past year and a half. He is healing the sick, giving sight to the blind, feeding the hungry, raising the dead, casting out demons and preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom to the multitudes. But there is one man on the other side of the Sea of Galilee, twelve miles away at Gadara, that needs deliverance from a demon possessed life. And Jesus took the time to go there and heal and bring salvation to this one man!   Oh today, it is our prayer that during this Christmas season, people everywhere in this sin cursed world would hear the wonderful story of Jesus and His saving power and find salvation. Interestingly, the crowd at Gadara who saw and experienced this great miracle rejected Jesus and ask Him to leave, which He did. But when Jesus returns to Capernaum in Luke 8:40, the multitude there welcomed Him, “for they were all waiting for Him”.   Wow! There is so much in these next verses that we must spend a few days looking into them. But today I want to notice something in verse 40. “When Jesus returned”! We have no problem believing that Jesus came the first time two-thousand years ago because the facts of history prove and give evidence to this reality. We even date our calendars from the date of His first coming!  But do you really believe that Jesus is coming again? Jesus Himself said in John 14:3, “If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come again that where I am there you may be also”.   Before Jesus left to go to the other side, He must have told the multitude He would be coming back! It says, “That the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him”. Today, during this Christmas season as we celebrate Jesus first coming, we should also take the time to remember His promise to return for us the second time!  It could be today!!!   Are you “waiting for Him” today?   God bless!

One of my favorite Christmas songs is “Go Tell It On The Mountain”: “Go, tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere. Go, tell it on the mountain, That Jesus Christ is born”. This story in Luke 8, is a great illustration of this song as we read what happened after Jesus cast the demons out of the maniac of Gadara.   A great miracle has just taken place when this man is delivered from a lifetime of demon possession. You would have thought the people of his home city would have been thrilled when they found him sitting at the feet of Jesus, with clothes on, and in his right mind! You would have thought that they would have invited Jesus to come to their town and perform the same miracle there on those that needed a powerful deliverance too. Or maybe there were sick and afflicted people that needed healing. But just the opposite happened!   Instead of being delighted they were afraid when they heard and saw what had happened and they ask Jesus to leave the area! It might have been because they lost a few thousand of their swine and the money they had invested in them. Or because they were content with their lives and community the way it was and didn't want any change. They could be a good example of the wayside path, or the stoney ground that Jesus had told earlier in His parable in this chapter. They obviously didn't want Jesus and rejected Him!   We need to point out that when a notorious sinner gets saved, people take notice and have to make a decision also about Jesus for themselves! Notice first the people who spread the message about Jesus and this miracle. It was the swine herders who went and told the townspeople. This is not surprising. The work of Christ sent them into the ranks of the unemployed. When Christ cleans up society, many will be without jobs, such as, bartenders and casino workers.   Not everyone was happy about the miracle. When righteousness does a great work, though it be a great benefit to society, not everyone will be happy. Evil is not happy when righteousness does a good work, for it hurts the work of evil. Verses 35-37, says: “They were afraid and …. seized with great fear”. The people who were not only upset, they were terrified. The ungodly are terrified when God works. Criminals are never happy when policemen show up in force. Guilt works this way.   How amazing! Verse 37 tells us: “Then the whole multitude of the surrounding region of the Gadarenes asked Him to depart from them”. When Christ was rejected and told to leave the area, He acquiesced to their wishes. God still does this. Unwanted, God will leave, but much to the loss of those who do not want Him. The people who ran Christ out of the country of the Gadarenes ran out a tremendous blessing. There were many people who continued to suffer physically who could have been healed had Christ stayed. There were many people who have suffered spiritually and are still suffering spiritually in the fires of judgment because they ran Christ out of the country.   It is a dangerous thing to reject Jesus and His offer of salvation. You might never get another opportunity!   The man who was healed desired to go with Jesus and disciple into the boat to go back to the other side. But Jesus “sent him away” (v. 38). It was a good sign that the man wanted to be with Jesus! It was evidence and proof that he had experienced a genuine salvation. When we get saved, we should want to pray, read our Bibles, commune with Jesus, and go to church with God's people. But Jesus sent him back to his family and region to share the “great things” that God had done with him! And he obeyed and proclaimed Jesus to everyone he could in that region of the “ten cities”.   I trust you are willing to publicly testify for Jesus to your family and friends, and “go tell it on the mountain”, during this Christmas season too!   God bless!

Luke 8:26-39 tells us the story of the demon possessed maniac of Gadara who found deliverance from his bondage by the power and authority of Jesus Christ. Do you know anyone who is addicted to drugs, alcohol, prescription drugs, sex or pornography? They are caught up into an addiction they cannot break, they are enslaved in it, and it seems they have lost their minds, they are making terrible decisions, and literally they are on a pathway to death. Well, this passage gives us a vivid picture of such people.   When you read this story, we are the ones who must get in the boat with Jesus to go and tell people all around us who are in bondage to sin and Satan how they can be set free! And the only way they can be freed is through the power and message of the cross of Jesus, His crucifixion, His death, and His resurrection (1 Corinthians 1:18).   Luke 8:26-39, along with Matthew 8:28-34 and Mark 5:1-20 give us a pretty complete description of the effects of a person under the demonic powers of addictions of any kind. This man was violent, he was naked, he was homeless, he was cutting himself, he was “out of his mind”. He lived in the tombs, the place of death. Think of the multitudes of countless people who are living this way today all around us. We have the phenomenon of young people afflicting themselves with physical pain by cutting themselves on their arms to try to kill the emotional and mental pain and the sin pain they feel on the inside of their soul.   “He lived in the tombs” (v. 27). The Bible teaches us that a person without Christ is “dead in their trespasses and sins” (Ephesians 2:1). In 1 Timothy 5:6, Paul described a person living in pleasure as “dead while they live”. Proverbs 14:12 reminds us that, “There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.”   This man was under the power of Satan, in bondage, and without any hope. “He was driven by demons into the wilderness”. A place of violence, corruption, wickedness, darkness, and predators (v. 29). People in this condition no doubt feel like the psalmist in Psalm 142:4 “I look for someone to come and help me, but no one gives me a passing thought! No one will help me; no one cares a bit what happens to me.” They are in a deep dark hole and there is no way out and they think that no one cares.   The world has no cure for his man. They tried to keep him under guard, they bound him with chains and shackles. But with demonic supernatural power he broke them and was driven into the wilderness and his last condition was worse than his first. Usually that is what the cures of the world does for these people.   “But when he saw Jesus, he fell down before Him…” (v. 28). Mark's Gospel says, “When he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshiped Him” (Mark 5:6). When you run to Jesus you are running to the right Person. “He worshipped” which meant he acknowledge that only Jesus had the position, power, and authority to set him free. But immediately the demonic power put up a fight to keep residence in him. The demon then reveal his presence by speaking to Jesus and telling Him not to torment him.   James 2:19 tells us that the demons believe in God and tremble. When we accept the challenge and invitation of Jesus to get in the boat and go to the other side to bring the message of deliverance and salvation to the precious souls around us, we must realize that we will face demonic opposition. The devil does not give up his captives very easily. Paul tells us our task is: ”In humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will” (2 Timothy 2:25-26).     We can't give up on anyone who is under the power and addictions of sin and Satan. We have the “Truth” and a greater power Who is on our side! His name is Jesus!   God bless!

27 And when He stepped out on the land, there met Him a certain man from the city who had demons for a long time. And he wore no clothes, nor did he live in a house but in the tombs.   I love doing these five-minute devotional “Pastor Chats” early each morning because I am seeing and learning things from these passages of Scripture I never saw before. Especially, taking the time to look at them more deeply in their context I am getting so much more from them.   Before we go on to the next section of Luke 8, we need to remember that Luke begins this chapter with Jesus giving the parable of the Sower sowing the Seed on the four different types of ground. The Word of God is the Seed that must be planted into the hearts of precious souls before they can believe and receive God's great message of salvation. Then Jesus reminded His disciples in verse 16, that we are not to hide God's light but put it on a “lampstand” so that others may see it. We are that lampstand that must go out into the darkness to show people the “Way” to God through Jesus Christ!   Then in verse 21, Jesus says that whoever hears the Word of God and does it are the ones who will enter into an intimate relationship with Him as His mother and brothers spiritually. In this context it is obvious that Jesus is teaching His disciples that we need be obedient to take God's Word to those in darkness. And then very next thing we read about in verses 22-26 is that Jesus invited the disciples to get into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake.   Why? Because on the other side of the lake, in the country of Gadarenes there is a demon possessed man that needs the Light! But on the way there and a terrible storm threaten to sink them, Jesus is teaching another lesson to His disciples about faith! If we are going to be prepared to face the demonic forces of hell with the Light of the Gospel, we must have faith in the power and authority of Jesus over them!   So, when Jesus commanded the wind and waves to cease, He revealed His mighty power over the elements of nature to His disciples. When they arrive at Gadara Jesus is going to reveal His authority and power of the demonic elements that blind, bind, and enslave people in their sins.   In preparing to study the story of the Maniac of Gadara here in Luke 8:26-39, I want to encourage you to read the other Gospel accounts of this same incident in Matthew 8:28-34 and Mark 5:1-20 to get the full picture of what took place.   My friend, today in our culture and world we are facing a demon controlled and possessed people like never before. In John 10:10 Jesus said, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” Satan and his host of demons are stealing, killing and destroying the lives of so many around us, and their only hope for deliverance is the authority and power of Jesus!   As followers of Jesus, we must obey Him to get into the boat and cross over to the other side to these dear people wherever they may be! As we face the storms on our journey, in obedience to the will of God, our faith will be increased to also experience the power and authority of Jesus over the powers, principalities and rulers of darkness (Ephesians 2:1-3; 6:10-20).   This reminds me to ask you to pray for me as I prepare to go South East Asia the second week of January 2025. Pease message or email me if you want more information on this trip and more specific details on how to support and pray for us. My email address is: pastormike@pmiministries.org   God bless!

In This Episode: How do demons influence our daily lives, and are we unknowingly inviting them in? What did Jesus reveal about dealing with spiritual forces, and how does this apply to us today? The chilling connection between vain imaginations and spiritual oppression. Today, Jim, John, and Lonaiah confront the unseen realm as they unpack the spiritual war that rages around us. Starting with the story of the demon-possessed man from Gadara, they reveal how Jesus handled a Legion of demons—and what it teaches us about authority, freedom, and faith. Are we opening doors to demonic activity through self-harm, tarot cards, or even seemingly innocent behaviors? We explore startling truths about oppression, possession, and the spiritual gateways that can lead to a stronghold in our lives. Plus, discover the stark difference between demons and fallen angels, based on insights from Kenneth Hagin's book The Origin and Operation of Demons. Ever wonder what conversations with demons might look like in your mind? Or how vain imaginations can become a playground for spiritual deception? This episode reveals how to take every thought captive and build a stronghold of God's truth around your soul. We also touch on the sin unto death and what it means to reject Christ after knowing Him deeply. Is it possible for a mature Christian to fall away? Kenneth Hagin's revelations and the Bible's warnings provide much to reflect on. How can we stand firm when spiritual attacks come knocking? Don't miss this deep dive into the supernatural battle happening all around us. Are you ready to face the truth about spiritual warfare? Remember to subscribe and hit the notification bell to never miss an episode. #TheFinalHourPodcast #TheFinalHour #TFH #ChristianPodcast #FinalHourPodcast #EndTimesSigns #SpiritualWarfare #FaithAndAuthority #Demonology #SpiritualAuthority #Mark5 #DemonsAndAngels #BiblicalTruth #FaithOverFear #EndTimesProphecy #SupernaturalBattle #KennethHagin #VainImaginations #ChristianAuthority

In This Episode: Are demons aware of your spiritual authority, or are you just another target for their schemes? How can believers truly exercise dominion over spiritual forces and why does it matter now more than ever? What does the story of the demon-possessed man in Gadara reveal about spiritual warfare today? Jim, John, and Lonaiah bring you an intense discussion on spiritual authority and the unseen battles every believer must face. We break down why some people seem defenseless against demonic attacks while others command respect in the spiritual realm. Have you ever wondered if demons actually know your name? We look at biblical encounters where even demons acknowledged those who carried God's power—and what that means for you. Jesus rebuked the storm, crossed the Sea of Galilee, and drove out a legion of demons from one man. Why was He willing to go to such lengths? We explore the deeper symbolism and implications of this spiritual showdown. Are you prepared to stand at the gates of hell, or will fear rob you of your authority? We also cover essential practices for spiritual protection, like praying over your family, property, and even local weather. What does it mean to truly “take up your authority” in the last days? As we witness prophetic signs unfold, from global turmoil to technological threats, knowing your authority in Christ is more crucial than ever. This episode will challenge you to stop being a passive observer and start waging war in the spirit. Will you be among those who demons recognize, or will they dismiss you as powerless? Remember to subscribe and hit the notification bell to never miss an episode. #TheFinalHourPodcast #TheFinalHour #TFH #ChristianPodcast #FinalHourPodcast #EndTimesSigns #SpiritualWarfare #FaithAndAuthority #Demonology #SpiritualAuthority #Mark5

Tuesday, 5 November 2024   Great multitudes followed Him—from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan. Matthew 4:25   “And great throngs, they followed Him from the Galilee, and Decapolis, and Jerusalem, and Judea, and beyond the Jordan” (CG).   In the previous verse, people brought the sick from all the areas of Syria, and Jesus healed them. Next, Matthew records, “And great throngs.”   It is the first use of ochlos, a throng, in the New Testament. It is a word that can indicate a crowd, mob, the common people in general, etc. In this case, because of the masses of humanity around Jesus, intensified by the word “great,” and because it is plural, the word throng gives a good sense. The people were not just a crowd, as if from the local village, but from all over, as Matthew next says, beginning with the words, “they followed Him from the Galilee.”   As previously noted, the Galilee is not merely referring to the sea and its immediate surroundings. Rather, it is an entire circular region with many cities that extend well beyond the sea itself. Next, it says, “and Decapolis.”   The word is a transliteration from the Greek Dekapolis. It is derived from deka, ten, and polis, city. Albert Barnes says –   “Decapolis was the name of a region of country in the bounds of the half-tribe of Manasseh, mainly on the east of Jordan. It was so called because it included 10 cities - the meaning of the word Decapolis in Greek. Geographers generally agree that Scythopolis was the chief of these cities, and was the only one of them west of the Jordan; that Hippo (Hippos), Gadara, Dion (or Dios), Pelea (or Pella), Gerasa (or Gergesa), Philadelphia, and Raphana (or Raphanae), were seven of the remaining nine, and the other two were either Kanatha and Capitolias, or Damascus and Otopos. These cities were inhabited chiefly by foreigners (Greeks) in the days of our Saviour, and not by Jews.”   Next Matthew notes, “and Jerusalem.”   Depending on the route traveled, the distance from Capernaum to Jerusalem is about one hundred and twenty miles. This is a long way to walk, but people traversed the country in order to see the One they had heard about. If there were lame or sick among them, they would either be carried or placed on a donkey. Thus, it would have been a tiring journey for those involved. After this, it next says, “and Judea.”   This includes the entire region in the south of Israel. It extended from Samaria to the north to Beersheba in the south. It also covered the area from the Jordan and Dead Sea to the Mediterranean Sea. It is an expansive area, filled with cities. Lastly, the words end with, “and beyond the Jordan.”   The meaning is anything east of the Jordan not already covered by the term Decapolis. The area at the time was known as Peraea, the name of which is probably derived from the words “beyond Jordan.” The word translated as “beyond” is peran. In other words, anywhere that Jews lived that was beyond the Jordan is included. Today, this area is mostly encompassed by the nation of Jordan.   Due to the great amount of land included in the description, and the large number of cities found throughout it, the word “throngs” is an excellent descriptor of the situation. These words close out Chapter 4, but in Chapter 5, the gathering of these throngs will lead to the great Sermon on the Mount delivered by the Lord.   Life application: The word of Jesus spread throughout all the areas where the Jews were staying in the immediate region of Israel. His ministry was directed to these people first. It was a ministry conducted under the Law of Moses but which anticipated a time that extended beyond the Law.   The reason for this, as He will say in Chapter 5, was that He and His ministry came not to destroy the law, but to fulfill it. In other words, Jesus Himself was not setting aside the law merely by His coming, but through His time of having come. He voluntarily placed Himself under the law. Within that state, He then lived out the precepts of the law perfectly, having never violated its precepts.   In fulfilling the law, it was then set aside for all who come to Him through faith. When Jesus was conducting His ministry, the people of Israel had no idea that His work would later be inclusive of the Gentiles, people who were never under the law. Thus, when we read His words, and those of the writers of the synoptic gospels in particular, we need to understand the context of what He is saying.   Because the words of His ministry really start to take shape in Chapter 5, keep this in mind. If you are a Gentile, or a Jew who has already received Jesus, don't shove yourself into the words. Determine the context and then ask yourself, is this section referring to me too, or is it only to those who have not yet received Jesus? At times, they will speak of one or the other, but the majority of what is said is directed to Jews who are under the law and their need to come to Jesus to be freed from its heavy yoke.   Heavenly Father, thank You for Chapter 4 of Matthew. It has been a great experience and a joy to consider. We look forward to the next chapter. Help us to keep things in context and to remember the rules of biblical interpretation as we go. Be with us in this time of discovery. Amen.  

L'intelligence artificielle n'a pas fini de nous étonner, y compris en histoire ! Début 2024, des chercheurs ont été récompensés pour leur travaux sur les rouleaux d'Herculanum. Carbonisés lors de l'éruption du Vésuve il y a près de 2000 ans, on pensait ces pages de l'histoire perdues à jamais. Jusqu'à ce que l'intelligence artificielle parvienne à les déchiffrer. Pour tout savoir de cette avancée scientifique, Virginie Girod reçoit Jean-Christophe Courtil, historien et maître de conférences en langue et littérature latines à l'université Toulouse-Jean-Jaurès. Herculanum est la voisine de Pompéi. Lors de l'éruption du Vésuve, la ville est elle aussi détruite, mais dans "une coulée de boue", précise Jean-Christophe Courtil, "ce qui a permis de la maintenir dans une gangue. Donc tout a été carbonisé, mais pas brûlé". Herculanum représente donc un trésor archéologique inestimable. La "villa des papyrus" représente même "la seule bibliothèque de l'Antiquité que l'on a retrouvée intacte" explique l'historien. À l'intérieur, plus de 1800 papyrus. Seul problème, il est impossible de dérouler ces rouleaux sans les détruire. C'est là que la technologie entre en scène : l'imagerie moderne permet de dévoiler l'intérieur du papyrus sans y toucher et l'intelligence artificielle a été entraînée pour repérer le tracé des lettres au milieu des pages carbonisées pour dévoiler un texte philosophique inédit. Pour le moment, seuls un millier de caractères ont été déchiffrés, et portent sur l'Académie de Platon. L'auteur serait probablement l'épicurien Philodème de Gadara. "Sur ces 1800 rouleaux, on estime qu'il y a 1,5 million de mots. C'est l'équivalent des 7 tomes d'À la recherche du temps perdu de Marcel Proust. (...) Ce sont des choses qui n'ont pour la plupart jamais été lues. Donc on va découvrir énormément de choses" résume, enthousiaste, Jean-Christophe Courtil. Thèmes abordés : IA, philosophie, Platon, Herculanum, Vésuve "Au cœur de l'histoire" est un podcast Europe 1 Studio- Auteure et Présentatrice : Virginie Girod - Production : Caroline Garnier & Nathan Laporte- Réalisation : Clément Ibrahim- Direction artistique : Julien Tharaud- Composition de la musique originale : Julien Tharaud et Sébastien Guidis- Édition et Diffusion : Nathan Laporte- Coordination des partenariats : Marie Corpet- Visuel : Sidonie Mangin Découvrez l'abonnement "Au Coeur de l'Histoire +" et accédez à des heures de programmes, des archives inédites, des épisodes en avant-première et une sélection d'épisodes sur des grandes thématiques. Profitez de cette offre sur Apple Podcasts dès aujourd'hui !

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