From the second to the third Passover festival 3 studies
From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week 2 studies
Miracles 3 studies
From the second to the third Passover festival
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PER152
The healing of the demoniac of Gadara
Pericope 152 recounts the healing of the demoniac of Gadara, reported by Matthew (8.28-34), Mark (5.1-20) and Luke (8.26-40). Jesus arrives in the territory of Gadara, meets possessed men living among the tombs, and delivers them from the demons by sending them into a herd of pigs that drown in the lake. This episode shows the sovereign power of the Messiah over demonic forces and his ministry extending beyond the borders of Israel.
Matthew 8.28-34 (King James Version) :And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?And there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine feeding.So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city, and told every thing, and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils.And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER157
The healing of a demon-possessed man
Pericope 157 recounts Jesus’ healing of a mute demoniac at Capernaum, reported only by Matthew (Matt 9,32-33). This episode highlights Jesus’ authority over demonic forces, the role of intercessory faith, and the contrast between the crowd’s amazement and the Pharisees’ unbelief. Here Matthew builds a progressive messianic argument, presenting Jesus as the one whose miracles have no precedent in Israel.
Matthew 9.32-33 (King James Version) :As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER162
Sending out the twelve apostles
Pericope 162 recounts Jesus sending out the twelve apostles in Galilee, a few weeks before Passover (March AD 32). Reported by Matthew (10.1-15), Mark (6.6-13) and Luke (9.1-6), this episode shows the disciples sent out two by two to preach the kingdom, heal and cast out demons. Each evangelist brings his own perspective to the travel instructions and the nature of the mission.
Luke 9.1-6 (King James Version) :Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week
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PER196
A demon difficult to drive out
The article explores the disciples’ failed attempt to cast a demon out of a young boy, which required Jesus’ intervention after the Transfiguration. The accounts in Matthew, Mark and Luke point to the weakness of their faith as the reason for their failure.
Matthew 17.14-18 (King James Version) :And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER197
The explanation of the disciples’ failure
The article analyzes the disciples’ failure to exorcise a demon, as emphasized by Jesus. According to Matthew and Mark, spiritual practices such as faith, prayer, and fasting are essential to overcome spiritual obstacles.
Matthew 17.19-21 (King James Version) :Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Miracles
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MIR006
Exorcism in Capernaum
The article analyzes the passages in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke in which Jesus the Messiah heals and casts out demons after the Sabbath, fulfilling prophecies and revealing his divine identity.
Luke 4.40-41 (King James Version) :Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
MIR017
Exorcism of the demoniac of Gadara
The Exorcism at Gadara depicts Jesus casting out demons from the Gerasenes, according to Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The demons recognize Jesus as the Son of God and ask to enter a herd of pigs, which then drowns. This act demonstrates Jesus’ authority and redemptive power.
Luke 8.26-39 (King James Version) :And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee.And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them.Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country.Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed.Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
MIR030
Exorcism of the epileptic boy
This article explains how the three synoptic Gospels recount Jesus' exorcism of an epileptic boy after his disciples had failed. Each Gospel highlights unique aspects while emphasising Jesus' power over demons and the importance of faith and prayer.
Matthew 17.14-18 (King James Version) :And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org