Mark 5:1-20, March 2
Scripture: Mark 5:1-20
This scripture illustrates the power, control, and love of Jesus.
Jesus has power over the demons who are ravaging the man. When he asks the name of the demon, “Legion” is the reply. (A legion was the largest unit of the Roman army numbering 3,000 to 6,000 men.) When Jesus calls out all the demons from the man they realize He has control cover them and beg him not to torture them. Jesus chooses to send them into a herd of nearby hogs. Why did he use the herd of hogs in this way?
Scholars tell us that this area was one in which the Jews were in the minority. The hogs most likely belonged to a Gentile. When the healed man asks to go with Jesus, He turns him away telling him to go tell others about his healing. By using the pigs He is expanding His ministry to non-Jews. His ministry is one of love extended to all.
--Trimella Chaney
This scripture illustrates the power, control, and love of Jesus.
Jesus has power over the demons who are ravaging the man. When he asks the name of the demon, “Legion” is the reply. (A legion was the largest unit of the Roman army numbering 3,000 to 6,000 men.) When Jesus calls out all the demons from the man they realize He has control cover them and beg him not to torture them. Jesus chooses to send them into a herd of nearby hogs. Why did he use the herd of hogs in this way?
Scholars tell us that this area was one in which the Jews were in the minority. The hogs most likely belonged to a Gentile. When the healed man asks to go with Jesus, He turns him away telling him to go tell others about his healing. By using the pigs He is expanding His ministry to non-Jews. His ministry is one of love extended to all.
--Trimella Chaney