Étude 1 sur 4 · La guérison du démoniaque

  1. Étude 1 : La guérison du démoniaque
  2. Étude 2 : Le blasphème contre le Saint-Esprit
  3. Étude 3 : Le jugement des pharisiens
  4. Study 4: Attempted arrest

From the second to the third Passover festival

  • PER119 The healing of the demon-possessed man

    The article explores an episode in Jesus' ministry in Capernaum in which he heals a demon-possessed man, confronting the Pharisees who attribute his power to Satan. Jesus identifies this as blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, illustrating his use of parables to teach his disciples.

    Luke 11.14-15 (King James Version) :
    And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

  • PER122 Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit

    This article explores blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, an unforgivable offense discussed in the Gospels. Attributing the works of the Holy Spirit to an unclean spirit crosses a boundary beyond forgiveness. The crucial role of the Holy Spirit in forgiveness and conversion is emphasized. The article broadens the discussion to consider the possibility of such a sin in the contemporary context.

    Mark 3.28-30 (King James Version) :
    Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

  • PER158 The judgment of the Pharisees

    Pericope PER158 analyzes the Pharisees' reaction to Jesus' miracles at Capernaum (Matt 9.33-34). While the crowd recognizes a divine work, the Pharisees attribute Jesus' actions to the devil. Their rejection is deliberate: accepting Jesus would mean losing their privileges. Yet some, such as Nicodemus, Joseph of Arimathea and Saul of Tarsus, would choose to follow him. The healed mute man, for his part, goes away in joy and gratitude.

    Matthew 9.33-34 (King James Version) :
    And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week

  • PER260 Attempted arrest

    The article examines the attempt by the Jewish religious authorities to arrest Jesus, according to John 10.31-39. Accused of blasphemy for his divine claims, Jesus defends his works as proof of his divine mission. He cites Scripture to demonstrate the legitimacy of his role, finally escaping arrest because his hour had not yet come.

    Psalms 82.6 (King James Version) :
    I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate