Matthew 8:28-34
It was necessary for Christ to have authority over demons
. John 8:44, Ephesians 2:2-3, 1 John 1:8
1. The Graveyard Encounter – Vs. 28
. Mark 5:3, Luke 8:27 – Living in tombs
2. The Demonic Confession – Vs. 29 – What demons know about Jesus
. A. The Son of God
. Mark 5:6, Mark 1:24, 34; Luke 4:41, James 2:19, Matthew 8:27
. B. There is a Coming Judgment – they knew Jesus is that Judge
3. The Authoritative Exorcism
. Luke 8:31-32 vs. Acts 19:13-16
4. The Shocking Rejection – Vss. 33-34
. Mark 5:14-18