Two weeks ago I taught on verse 35 which says the demoniac was sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. I said that I have prayed this verse for people I've met who have mental illness. I also mentioned Saul in the OT and how he looked bipolar wanting to murder David one moment, then sobbing the next, then back to trying to murder him. I said it had nothing to do w/ hormones, and everything to do w/sin. After the sermon a couple people asked me, "Do you think all mental illness or hormonal issues have to do w/ demons or sin." I definitely don't think that. Just b/c we see instances of that in Scripture doesn't mean I think every mentally ill person or hormonal issue is related to sin or demons. Over the last two weeks this bothered me enough I wanted make this clear in case anyone else had the same question.
This account reveals… Lesson 1: What ______ _________ wants to do with people Lesson 2: The way ____________ deals with people: Part I: ___________________ Part II: ________________ Lesson 3: What __________ ______ ____ for people Family Worship Guide Memory Verses: Ephesians 4:31-32 Day 1: Read Luke 8:26-39 Think about the man possessed by demons; what were the results of the demonic possession? Despite all the power the demons had, what was their demeanor towards Jesus? In what way could the herdsmen and townspeople feel confident the demons had actually left the man? Day 2: How did that society try to "help" the man when he was possessed by demons? How is our society similar? Day 3: What Greek word is used in this account to refer to "salvation"? What are some of the other places that word is used in the New Testament?
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Scott LaPierre is the teaching pastor at Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, WA, an author, and conference speaker. He holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. Scott and his wife, Katie, have nine children and they are passionate homeschooling advocates. Scott...
