Podcasts about Gadara

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

So many stories that are in the Bible are there to be instructive to the Christian life. The reason that the Bible spends time looking at Jesus casting out demons is because you and I have the task of fighting Satan's forces in our time as well! Pastor Jeff will show us today how to recognize demonic influences in our world, and how we can call on the name of Jesus to cast out those evil spirits. It is not by our strength that we can do this, but it is through the power of Christ that is already in us.

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When we go to see a stage play, we are usually only seeing part of the cast and crew on stage at any given time. Behind the scenes, there are all sorts of people making the show happen. Although these people work together to create an enjoyable experience for the audience, Pastor Jeff teaches us today that there are dark forces behind the curtains of our reality. Satan is real, and his objective is to push humanity further away from the love of God. But with Jesus' help, we can fight back against the enemy.

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.”

One look at the Maniac of Gadara, and it would have been obvious that he needed the Lord. Is there somebody that you know that needs the Lord too, are you going to make that they are introduced to Him, like this man was?

This Episode considers the demon possessed man in Luke chapter 8 and the contributing influences that escorted him to the depths of darkness.

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!

Among all the challenging cases the Lord Jesus Christ encountered, the demoniac of Gadara stands out as one of the most distressing. However, after encountering Christ, he was "clothed and in his right mind." What a difference conversion makes. Through Christ alone we are given clothing, and He only can enable us to think rightly.

An episode from Berean Baptist Church, an independent body of King James Bible believers located in Springfield Missouri.   We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be the verbally and plenary inspired Word of God. The Scriptures are inerrant, infallible and God-breathed, and therefore are the final authority for faith and life. The sixty-six books of the Old and New Testament are the complete and divine revelation of God to Man. The Scriptures shall be interpreted according to their normal grammatical-historical meaning. We believe that God's Word has been divinely preserved in the English language and commonly known as the Authorized King James Version. Therefore, the Authorized King James Version shall be the official and only translation used by the church. (II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:20-21).   We believe that man was created in the image and likeness of God, but that in Adam's sin the human race fell, inherited a sinful nature, and became alienated from God; and, that man is totally depraved, and of himself, utterly unable to remedy his lost condition (Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:22-23, 5:12, 6:23; Ephesians 2:1-3, 4:17-19).   We believe that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins (John 1:12; Ephesians 1:7, 2:8-10; I Peter 1:18-19).    We believe that all the redeemed, once saved, are kept by God's power and are thus secure in Christ forever (John 6:37-40; 10:27-30; Romans 8:1, 38-39; I Cor.1: 4-8; I Peter 1:4-5). We believe that it is the privilege of believers to rejoice in the assurance of their salvation through the testimony of God's Word, which, however clearly forbids the use of Christian liberty as an occasion to the flesh (Romans 13:13-14; Galatians 5:13; Titus 2:11-15). We believe in that “blessed hope,” the personal, imminent return of Christ who will rapture all believers prior to the seven-year tribulation period. At the end of the Tribulation, Christ will personally and visibly return with His saints, to establish His earthly Messianic Kingdom, which was promised to the nation of Israel (Psalm 89:3-4; Daniel 2:31-45; Zechariah 14:4-11; I Thessalonians 1:10, 4:13-18; Titus 2:13; Revelation 3:10, 19:11-16, 20:1-6). The Berean Baptist Church Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our faith. The Bible itself is the sole and final authority of all that we believe. We do believe, however, that this statement of faith accurately represents the teaching of the Bible. You may visit Berean Baptist Church's website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bereansgf.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or write to them at: 507 East Norton Rd, Springfield, MO 65803   The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dossmetrics@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or write to us at:   Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast 1451 McBride Rd. Cleveland, TX 77328   God Bless #KJVPreaching #JeffAbles #BereanBaptistChurch #ChurchSermons #BiblePreaching #Churches #KingJamesBible #ChristianPodcast

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.  

Este domingo nuestro hermano Carlos Cruz nos habló el sermón basado en Marcos 5:1-20. "La misión de Gadara".

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Andy Nash, an influential Adventist author, pastor, and professor at Southern Adventist University, is known for his insightful book "Saved: The Story of God & Us," which explores the biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation. Annually, he organizes impactful trips to Israel, guiding participants of all ages through Jesus' historical paths, deepening their understanding and connection to their faith.

Andy Nash, an influential Adventist author, pastor, and professor at Southern Adventist University, is known for his insightful book "Saved: The Story of God & Us," which explores the biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation. Annually, he organizes impactful trips to Israel, guiding participants of all ages through Jesus' historical paths, deepening their understanding and connection to their faith.

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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This morning, Worship + Family Ministries Pastor Kyle Freedman shared with us the story of the demon-possessed man in Mark 5:1-20. This man was tormented by a legion of demons, cast out by the Gentile society, living among the dead, and roaming the hills + caves throughout the night like an animal. Upon seeing Jesus' boat approach shore, he ran to Him. There Jesus cast out the demons, setting the man free. He was commanded to stay in the Gentile society to share the story of his restoration. He was to share the good news. The good news is that no one is too far gone for the grace of Jesus. Even in our worst moments, there's nothing we can do that would make Jesus leave us. He bore our sin and our shame on the cross. He paid the price we could never pay on our own so that we could enter into relationship with Him. We're excited to share the good news, the story of redemption, with you as Easter approaches! On Sunday, March 31 at 9:30am + 11:30am we will have our Easter services at the Altria. Free, general admission tickets will be available to reserve at hopechurchrva.com/easter at 1pm TODAY. To find out about our other Easter events like Springle Jam and our Maundy Thursday service, head to hopechurchrva.com/easterDive deeper by listening to past sermons at:www.hopechurchrva.com/sermons__Connect with us at:www.hopechurchrva.comFacebook: @HopeChurchRVAInstagram: @hopechurchrva

"Contending With The Spirit Of Gadara" | Rev Brandon Puller | 2.12.24 by ARC of Carson City, NV

Esta historia que se desarrolló en Gadara nos presenta un retrato de Dios muy especial. Dios no está en donde no se le quiere. Cuan do nos creó nos dio la libertad de elegir y el respeta esa libertad.

Today's story is challenging and difficult to understandIt turns everything we think we know about Jesus on its head- it involves a foreigner in a different region of the map• the setting for the life of Jesus is mostly in Israel◦ he passes through Samaria, and briefly sets foot in Gadara◦ but in this story he goes north – the one and only time• it is most likely that Jesus wanted to get away from the crowds◦ to be someplace where he and his crew could restHe “went away from there and withdrew”In Mark's telling of this story, we read, “And he entered a house and did not want anyone to know” (7:24)◦ the last think Jesus needed during this break was one of the locals coming to him with a consuming need- And behold – ta da! – the "behold" indicates a shift in the point of view

1. The Demoniac's Confrontation (26-27a)2. The Duration of His Condition (27)3. The Location of His Habitation (27b)4. The Provocation of His Transformation (28-33)5. The Substantiation of His Transformation (34-37)6. The Proclamation of His Transformation (38-39)Support the show

Lesson 8 – By Putting into Practice What We Have Preached Intro: In this last lesson in our series I wish to share from my personal experience: "Go to Scriptures” to help win those whom we have opportunity to reach. 1. My greatest soul-winning tip: Start where we should go before going where we could go. The Word of God tells us where to start: "Some will cross the ocean but not the street." • Start with our own family. Application of 1 Timothy 5:8 – Example of Jesus. John 1:11 – Example of Andrew. John 1:41 – Example of the man of Gadara. Mark 5:19 • Go to our own neighbors. – The admonition from Jesus. Matthew 19:19; Mark 12:30-31 – The instruction from Apostles. Galatians 5:14; James 2:8 – The conviction from the Good Samaritan. Luke 10:36-37 – Some tips to win our neighbors: Invite them to church or church function; give them the "?" tract; show concern for their soul, draw the net. • Begin in our city. Luke 24:47 2. Tips for witnessing to Muslims = "those who follow Islam" • Realize the Bible is our weapon not apologetics. 2 Corinthians 10:4; Ephesians 6:17; Matthew 4:4 = when they quote the Quran I say "the Scripture says” • Refer to Scripture where Abraham is willing to sacrifice Isaac. Genesis 22:6-8 • Isaac not Ismael is the promised seed. Galatians 4:24 • Jesus is from the seed of Abraham and Isaac. Luke 3:34 • God sent The Savior not a prophet. John 1:29; Hebrews 1:1-3 3. Tips for witnessing to Hindus = For all other polytheistic & pantheistic religions. • Declare there is only one true God. Isaiah 42:8, 45:22, 46:9; 1 Timothy 2:5 • Proclaim the deity of Christ. John 1:1; 1 John 5:7 = the Trinitarian formula. Point out that Jesus did miracles because He was God. John 14:9-11 • Preach the love of God. 1 John 4:7; Romans 5:8; John 3:16 note this is the order in which I use in India. It's difficult to resist God's love! Conclusion: My prayer is that souls will be in Heaven as a result of these lessons. Thank you for coming to hear me teach. Linda and I appreciate each of you. Love & Prayers, Pastor Mike

"I Need a Miracle!" Have you ever said that? Have you ever prayed that prayer and God answered it? What did you do after God granted the miracle? Did you continue to serve Him? For this episode, Pastor Brandon examines Matthew 8:28-34 as Jesus heals the "Demoniac of Gadara". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapel-hill-baptist/support

Jesus never encounters a hopeless case. Even a deranged, demon-possessed man can be delivered, saved, and used in God's service. That is something we should remember with regard to both ourselves and every other seemingly hopeless person we meet. Our extensive collection of discipleship resources is free and on-demand:  https://www.wisdomonline.org

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