Journey to Wholeness
God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the temple. … Read the rest
But if it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
In the desert’s silence, Jesus confronted every human weakness—and conquered it with God’s living Word.
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. He… Read the rest
Christ binds the strong man, breaking Satan’s hold to plunder his house and free God’s children.
… Read the restThe scribes who had come from Jerusalem said of Jesus, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and “By the prince of demons he drives out demons.”
In the clash of Jesus and Beelzebul, a miraculous healing sparks awe and accusations, revealing the battle between divine truth and envious lies.… Read the rest
… Read the restWhen Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”
… Read the restFilled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil.
… Read the restChildren, let no one deceive you. The person who acts in righteousness is righteous, just as he is righteous. Whoever sins belongs to the devil, because the devil has sinned from the beginning.
… Read the restThe Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him.
Third Week of Lent, Thursday
Luke 11:14-23
… Read the restHe was driving out a demon that was mute, and when the demon had gone out, the mute person spoke and the crowds were amazed.