Jesus Drives Out an Evil Spirit in the Synagogue
Jesus shows his power and authority by healing many people in Capernaum. This includes Peter's mother-in-law who had a high fever. By casting out demons from others, Jesus shows his ability to bring immediate relief.
Jesus demonstrates the good news of the Kingdom of God through acts of compassion and healing. Jesus uses his special powers to make people feel better and be healthy again. We see the key message that Jesus cares about everyone and wants to help them. When we ask for help. Jesus is always there to help.
Hymn: #71 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty V. 1
Prayer: Father, we thank You for sending Jesus to teach us about You. Help us to be thankful to You for everything You do for us and help us to serve You as best we can. Help us to spend time with You every day so that we can know You better. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen
Hymn: # 71 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Vv. 2-3
Confession/Absolution:
LORD - we pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father.
In Your compassion forgive us our sins. Known and unknown. Things done. And left undone. And so uphold us by Your Spirit.
That we may live and serve you in newness of life. To the honor and glory of Your Name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty God have mercy on you. Forgive you all your sins.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ. And may He strengthen you in all goodness.
And by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
– Luke 4:31-44
31 And he went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath, 32 and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word possessed authority. 33 And in the synagogue, there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, 34 “Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.”
35 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent and come out of him!” And when the demon had thrown him down in their midst, he came out of him, having done him no harm. 36 And they were all amazed and said to one another, “What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!” 37 And reports about him went out into every place in the surrounding region.
38 And he arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon's house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and they appealed to him on her behalf. 39 And he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her, and immediately she rose and began to serve them.
40 Now when the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various diseases brought them to him, and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them. 41 And demons also came out of many, crying, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.
42 And when it was day, he departed and went into a desolate place. And the people sought him and came to him, and would have kept him from leaving them, 43 but he said to them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose.” 44 And he was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.
Hymn: # 71 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Vv. 4-5
In the synagogue. What they called a church back then. There was a man with an evil spirit inside of him.
What is an evil spirit?
An evil spirit is a demon. And a demon is a bad spirit.
An evil spirit can’t get inside of someone who believes in God. Because if you believe in God, you have the Holy Spirit living inside of you and the Holy Spirit protects you.
John remind us: “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them. Because greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.” 1 John 4:4
’Be quiet!’ Jesus said sternly. ‘Come out of him!’ Then the demon came out without injuring him.”
What did Jesus do to the evil spirit? He made it come out of the man. At Jesus’ command.
By casting out demons from others, Jesus shows his ability to bring immediate relief. He demonstrates the good news of the Kingdom of God through acts of compassion and healing. Jesus used his special powers to make people feel better and be healthy again.
All the people were amazed and said to each other, ‘What words these are!
With authority and power He gives orders to impure spirits, and they come out!’ And the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding area.
Jesus left the synagogue and went to the home of Simon. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever. And they asked Jesus to help her. So Jesus bent over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. She got up at once and began to wait on them.
Simon’s mother-in-law was sick in bed. She had a fever. And Jesus’ disciples asked Him to help her. What did Jesus do?
He made her better so that she wasn’t sick anymore.
And did you notice that Jesus didn’t heal people in only one little town or at one little place. He went from place to place preaching the good news and healing them. He came for all. He cared for all.
After the woman felt better, what did she do? She waited on them. She served them. [1]
And the people that serve us here at this place they are the people God has placed in your life – because He loves you. They are agents of mercy.
Because every time we show mercy and kindness, we are the hands and feet the fingers and toes of Jesus in this world.
Jesus said that the two greatest commandments are these – Love Good with all you heart, soul, and mind. And love your neighbor as yourself.
Love God and serve your neighbor. In that order.
When Jesus helped this woman. She was so thankful to Jesus for helping her. She wanted to do something for Him. Because Jesus helps us by forgiving us for our sins and answering our prayers, we should be thankful to Him and should do things for Him too, such as helping other people as we are able.
That’s the whole point of our story for today. Jesus helped people to show them who He is.
When we help others we show them the love of Jesus – as the Bible reminds us: We love as He first loved us. In all that you do may the love of Jesus shire forth in your life. Every single day. [1]
Thank you, Jesus for your love and care. Thank you for your healing power. Keep us safe each day with those who love and serve us at this place.
The Lord has given us one another and we give thanks for God’s grace and mercy as we offer prayers on this day.
The Lord has given us the beauty of worship and the gift of fellowship with one another. We thank you Lord for gathering us on this day.
The Lord has given us life in a nation of opportunities and liberty; with public services such as fire and police protection, ambulances, food pantries, care facilities, schools, libraries, and hospitals. We thank you Lord for our national life.
The Lord has given us neighbors, friends, families, and coworkers to share the joys and burdens of this life. We thank you Lord, for the privilege of loving others.
The Lord has given us a promise that where He goes, He will prepare a place for us.
We thank you Lord for the gift of life and for giving us to one another for safekeeping. Bring us home when it is time. Lord in your grace, hear our prayer.[2]
Hymn #72 Rock of Ages
Luther's Seal, copyright Ed Riojas, Higher Things
[1] Lesson: Jesus Drives Out an Evil Spirit in
the Synagogue - Ministry To Children
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