2 Stories highlighting Jesus' power over demons and power to heal.#### I. Christ subdues the Demon Possessed Man v.1-20- characteristics of a \*demonized person -- tombs - darkness and death- supernatural strength- out of control - no one can subdue!- self-harm- crying out- detection of other persons - Legion- The worst case in Scripture.- Demons recognize Christ - Son of the Most High God- Ask Jesus not to torture them.- Christ cast demons unclean spirits into unclean animals- commit suicide.- Subdues the Demonized Man- Sitting. Listening - Learning.- Clothed.- Right mind - sound mind/Self-control.- [ ] Go home and tell everyone how **the Lord** has had mercy - tells everyone what **Jesus** had one for him.- why Tell everyone vs. tell no one? 1:44-45 - hindered Christ's ability to enter towns and preach freely. Distracted from his message.- [ ] Feel that you experience something that seems demonic - lack of control.... deep into sin... Appeal to Christ who has power. Find a serious disciple of Jesus.#### II. Heals Two Daughters v.21-43- \*Ruler of the Synagogue - Jewish Worship Gathering Place - like a church.- preside over and keep order in the local synagogue- select readers, teachers- examine content of public speakers- Faith of Jairus - come and lay your hands on her...- Faith of a Woman with a discharge of blood -- Unhealeable. Wasted all of her money on doctors. Even harmed by her doctors.- "If I touch his garment - made well."- One says, "If you lay hands on my daughter, she'll be well."- The other - If I lay my hands on him - "I will be well."- Christ affirms the woman - Your faith has made you well.- Jairus - "Do not fear, only believe."- People laugh at him.- Raises her up.### TruthChrist the Son of the Most High has power over demons and over disease.- Christ can tame the untame-able.- He can heal the unheale-able.#### Application- Is your life out of control? Slave to Sin, or a slave to Christ? Are you subdued under Christ's power?- Christ can subdue your heart, set you free from Satan's oppression.Read from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.

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