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A Legion of Lessons

The Lord would teach us a legion of lessons. Are we open to learning the lessons He has to teach? Will we accept His authority and do what He teaches?

Text: Luke 8:26-39

Legions of Lessons

Lessons on Authority: Jesus has all authority on heaven and earth.

Jesus Christ has the power of God (Luke 8:29). This is one of the first lessons we need to learn. He has all authority on heaven and earth (Matthew 28:18). Paul described Christ as the “power of God (1 Corinthians 1:24; Romans 1:3-4).”

Many people come to see Jesus and what He has done (Luke 8:34-37). People are interested in learning more about Christ! It is our job to lead them to Him; what they do with Him is up to them. We need to be teaching lessons about Jesus with our actions and words.

The Samaritan woman led many to Christ, and many believed either by her words or their own witness (John 4). Thus, we need our own faith to come to God through Jesus Christ (Hebrews 11:6).

Lessons on Disciplesip: Jesus taught how to be His disciple.

After he was healed, the man wanted to follow Jesus (Luke 8:38). This man begged to do what Jesus had begged others to do. When Jesus first called His disciples, He said: “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men (Matthew 4:19).” Immediately they left their nets and followed Him! Later, Jesus taught lessons on how to be His disciple. We must deny ourselves, take up our crosses, and follow Him (Matthew 16:24). He is our Good Shepherd; as His sheep, we hear His voice and follow Him (John 10:27). To truly follow Jesus is to be His servant (John 12:26).

Lessons on Who Jesis is: Jesus is God and the Lord.

Jesus denied the man’s request, but instead commanded him to “return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you (Luke 8:39).” He went his way and widely proclaimed all Jesus had done for him. Think about it. Jesus told him to tell what God did, and he told what Jesus did. Is there a contradiction? Mark’s account tells us that Jesus told him to proclaim what the Lord did, and he told what Jesus did (Mark 5:19-20). There is no contradiction! Jesus is God and the Lord. This man obeyed Jesus exactly as he should (Philippians 2:6, 9-11). We need to do the same.