The HEART of a SERVANT

“What It Means to Follow the Master”

Mark 5:1-20

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Mk. 10:45

I. The Possession of DEMONS (5:1-7)

This biblical account reminds us of the reality of Satan and

demons & yet how we must refrain from an unhealthy

______________ with them!

To be “demonized” is to be under the power & _________

of one or more “unclean” or evil spirits. (vv. 2,15-16,18)

This demon-possessed man was totally out of control and

was ____________! (vv. 2-5) i.e. “violent” (Mt. 8:28)

Demonology 101:

1. Demons lead one toward isolation. (vv. 2-3) i.e. tombs

2. Demons have incredible ________. (vv. 3-4) i.e. chains

3. Demons tend toward torment & destruction. (v. 5)

4. Demons recognize Jesus’ true __________. (vv. 6-7)

5. Demons are able to disassociate themselves from those

they possess. (v. 13)

FYI – James tells us that even “the demons believe and

___________! cf. Jam. 2:19

II. The Power of JESUS (5:8-13)

Jesus ___________ the evil spirit to come out & then He

asks his name. (vv. 8-9)

To the Jew, a “legion” brought to mind great numbers,

efficient organization & relentless strength. i.e. 6000

Jesus gave them ___________ to enter 2000 pigs who

then ran into the sea & drowned! (vv. 10-13) i.e. “Go!”

III. The Pleas of PEOPLE (5:14-20)

The news of this dramatic event spread rapidly. (v. 14)

Luke says the people came & found the man “sitting down

at Jesus’ feet, ________ & in his right mind. (Lk. 8:35)

The people asked Jesus to leave & the man wanted to go

with Him, but he was told to stay & be a _________!

i.e. “what great things the Lord had done & … mercy”

Practical Application:

Appointments with God

The HEART of a SERVANT

Mark 1:29-45

Monday, March 19^th

Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:

What does this passage say about the Power and