Jesus Restores Matthew 8:28-34

​I. Intro Big Idea: Jesus has the authority to rescue us from darkness.
II. At the Other Side
A. Jesus’ ministry widened to reach all. Matthew 8:28a; Romans 1:16; Revelation 5:9
B. The Bible reveals our spiritual condition. Matthew 8:28b; John 10:10; Ephesians 4:26-27
III. Before the Appointed Time
A. Demons recognize the Person, power, and authority of Jesus. Matthew 8:29a; Acts 19:13-16; James 2:19
B. Evil has and will be destroyed. Matthew 8:29b; John 8:32; Colossians 2:13-15; Revelation 20:7-10
IV. The Herd
A. Evil seeks habitation. Deuteronomy 14:8; Matthew 8:30-31
B. Jesus is greater than Satan! Matthew 8:32; Luke 10:18; 1 John 4:4; James 4:7
V. When They Saw Him…
A. We must report Christ’s restorations. Matthew 8:33
B. We must choose between Jesus and pigs. Matthew 8:34; John 3:19-20

​The Next Step Follow-Up Questions
§ What’s something that took you a long time to learn?
§ What’s something from Sunday’s message on Matthew 8:28-34 you hope we talk about as a group?
§ How do people sometimes misunderstand Satan and his influence on people?
§ How might you have been confused or deceived about the influence of the devil in our world?
§ Read 1 John 4:4. Why is it important to recognize and respond to the truth that Christ is greater than Satan?
§ How can remembering that Christ has and will defeat Satan help us in our struggles with evil?
§ What are ways we can take our stand against the enemy individually and as a church?
§ What’s a specific way you can respond to Matthew 8:28-34?

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