The Healing of a Demon-possessed Man Study
Luke 8:26-39
- How do you think the disciples felt as they arrive and a demoniac runs towards them?
- How does Jesus treat the man differently than the way others have?
- Is it significant that the demons recognized Jesus?
- Why do you think Jesus granted the demon�s request to enter the pigs?
a. Sometimes you have to compromise with a powerful opponent
b. It was a dramatic way to get rid of the demons
c. Being a Jew he didn�t like pigs
d. The pigs (and demons) rushing into the lake were symbolic of the demon�s defeat.
e. He didn�t - it just looked that way.
- Why were the pig herders afraid when they saw the man at Jesus� feet in his right mind? How do you think the disciples felt?
- What is the most dramatic transformation you have seen Jesus work in someone�s life?
- Why did Jesus want the healed man to go home and tell others?
- How does this story relate to the times we face evil?