Rescue in the Wilderness
Luke 8:26-39
1.) An Urgent Situation
a. The man was demon possessed.
b. Society had tried and failed to help him.
c. He was isolated from people by his condition.
2.) A Skilful Intervention
a. Jesus’ concern was for the person.
i. He addressed the real problem.
ii. He sought to free the man.
b. Jesus’ methods were for the benefit of all.
i. He destroyed the unclean herd.
ii. He pointed out the sins of the society.
3.) A Successful Rescue
a. The man was devoted to Jesus.
b. The man was determined to follow Jesus.
c. The man was dutiful to proclaim Jesus.
Personal Application: There is no person whom Jesus does not love. He can and will rescue the impossibly lost. Are you willing to reach out to them?
Luke 8:26-39
1.) An Urgent Situation
a. The man was demon possessed.
b. Society had tried and failed to help him.
c. He was isolated from people by his condition.
2.) A Skilful Intervention
a. Jesus’ concern was for the person.
i. He addressed the real problem.
ii. He sought to free the man.
b. Jesus’ methods were for the benefit of all.
i. He destroyed the unclean herd.
ii. He pointed out the sins of the society.
3.) A Successful Rescue
a. The man was devoted to Jesus.
b. The man was determined to follow Jesus.
c. The man was dutiful to proclaim Jesus.
Personal Application: There is no person whom Jesus does not love. He can and will rescue the impossibly lost. Are you willing to reach out to them?
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