Title: Meeting Jesus/Mark 5:1-20
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Bible Text: Mark 5:1-20
Modern society is intertwined with so many complex problems, and when dangerous events happen.
There is no way to solve this even though you do not know what will happen, and there is no way to deal with the problem.
They are being dragged away with no alternatives.
Modern society is often referred to as the ‘3S’ of science, sport, and sex.
It's called 'the era'. People today have a profound influence on science.
, enjoy sports as a part of life, have a deep interest in sex and
seek without. This tendency is a result of seeking alternatives to life.
It can be viewed as a phenomenon.
A book called [Situational Ethics] by Joseph Fletcher
He condemned modern people with the logic that it is not a sin to commit, and the famous Andr
In the coming 21st century, Law will fall into a dilemma where mysticism will reach its climax.
said. A religion that has been surprisingly reviving among Japanese people in recent years.
There is one religion called 'the science of happiness'. This group over the past 7 years
It gathered 6 million followers, but it is a mystery with a religious view and a spiritual atmosphere.
Desperate in the modern society with the wrong technique of caution and fall into mannerism
We succeeded in attacking the hearts of the Jin people.
In modern times, from Western Europe to Korea, the New Age movement
Movement, a new generation movement) is in full swing. music, art and culture
And everything from the economy to every aspect is being affected by the New Age.
All. This movement claims that there are 33 million gods in the world and is the best among them.
claims to be the God of Himself. Therefore, potential in humans
If you develop your abilities to the best, you can become the best god and enjoy the greatest happiness.
that you can. New Age activists practice hypnosis, mind control, astrology,
I have created various programs to develop human potential through yoga, etc.
This is what today's Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism are combined.
It can be said to be a form of exercise.
Why are people historically obsessed with diverse ideas and ideologies? not true
In spite of this, what is the reason that a trend of an era influences that era?
are you? It is a frustrating reality with no alternatives and no breakthroughs to solve problems.
Isn't it the struggle of modern people trying to find a solution in society?
are you?
dark reality
Today's text is about what happened when Jesus went to the region of Gerasea.
I'm introducing you to Geon, who in this region is possessed by a ghost and lives among the graves.
There was a person standing there. This person has four important characteristics.
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First, he was a solitary being.
The Jews did not build their tombs in their city, but outside the city.
This man could not live with his neighbors, but was alienated from them,
They lived between them (verse 3).
Second, you can see that he is a very destructive and aggressive person.
He was tied to furrows and chains several times, but he broke the chains and broke the furrows.
(verse 4). Destroying oneself and living in the world aggressively
It shows the evil human form.
Third, he was a person who disturbed society.
Day and night, among the tombs and on the mountain, he always shouted and tormented people.
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Fourth, he was a self-righteous person who hurt me with stones.
In verses 3-4, what kind of countermeasures did the people of Gerasea take against those possessed by demons?
did you have They are the laws and institutions of Gerasea, and
We tried to solve this by controlling and isolating this person by force.
But did the means and methods they used solve the problem? no.
It has never been resolved. By any means and methods, this society is
is a good example of the inability to solve serious human problems
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Our children's problems, our family's problems, and the complexities that are constantly happening around us.
And the subtle events are the laws and order created by this society and the power and ability of human beings.
can't solve it. When anyone is imperfect and stained with sin
No one can come up with a solution at the door, and in the frustrating and dark reality,
We cannot live without it, and we become a dark society where we cannot trust each other.
the history of ghosts
Why does a man possessed by a spirit in Gerasa live by the tomb and fear all the horrors of life?
Was it an award? This person became that way because of human institutions, ethics, and morals.
Not because of a blind spot, but because of the history of demons. Today our society is not
Behind the various kinds of problems, the evil enemy devil and demons are lurking.
It is happening because it is in a state of disrepair and disturbs this society. keep the spirit world
A thing that cannot be stopped by human means or methods
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In verse 9, this demon was an army demon, and the word 'army' means 'one of the Romans.
I'm talking about 'only troops'. At that time, one division of Rome had 6,000 men.
Do you know that demon-possessed people can enter and work within this man?
All. Unclean demons and demons are used to disturb our homes, churches, and societies.
It is working in a variety of ways.
Evil enemies Satan and demons work in four realms.
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The first realm works on the human body and causes disease. There are three human diseases.
It can be classified as a natural disease caused by not managing health properly.
You can recover through proper food intake, rest and exercise.
Another is when we do not repent of our sins due to diseases caused by God's discipline.
that happens. At this time, there is no medicine and going to a big hospital will solve the problem.
no. Only through repentance can the disease be cured.
And another is a disease brought by demons, Matthew 17 and Mark
In the 9th chapter of the Gospel, a demon makes a boy deaf and dumb and has epilepsy.
You can see that the demons often attack the unbelievers or the weak.
Crab brings you a bottle. It prevents you from living your life of faith properly, so you lose your faith.
This is to make you dizzy and eventually go to hell. Jesus is demon-possessed
Just as he healed the boy, the disease given by the devil can only be cast out by the power of the blood of Jesus.
can.
The second realm also works on the human sensibility and mental world. John 13:2
It was the devil who put the desire to sell Jesus into the heart of Judas.
say it will Likewise, bad thoughts in our thoughts today.
In order to put them away, the demons are looking for them. so bad life
It is to cause each to bear fruit and sin.
The third realm is the natural world, where demons can be found through a significant proportion of natural disasters.
They drive people into fear, make them tremble with anxiety and fear, and serve idols.
You should know that you are using it as a way to make demons bow to you.
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The fourth realm also works in the world of beasts. According to the text, dirty army ears
Just as God entered the pigs and the pigs became violent and slaughtered all
Enter the world of the world and work violently and terribly.
Judging from this fact, we can see that there is no place that does not work with demons.
I'll give it to you. All means and methods are used to make us slaves to the devil and demons.
mobilizes to destroy our souls, chaos and destroy our homes, churches, and societies
that's doing it. Open your divine eyes to see what's behind our dizzying situation
I hope you realize that demons work.
way to solve the problem
So, how can we live comfortably? The way to solve the problem is
won't you? Do you believe that the answer lies in Jesus Christ?
All. The phrase “meet Jesus” in verse 2 means “falling with Jesus.”
is. If we do not fall into the world of grace with Jesus Christ, we will
that doesn't solve any problems.
How can we have fellowship with Jesus Christ in the world of grace?
“Come out of the graves” (v. 2). In order to receive favor, you must come out of the grave.
You have to come out to the church of God from the top. Time to hear the word as a place of grace
It is time to come before Christ. Jesus Christ is all natural
moves the world, rebukes and casts out demons, heals all diseases, and opens every door in life.
You are the one who can solve it.
After meeting Jesus, if you believe in Jesus and live a life of faith, you will first experience a life of faith.
There is also a feeling of rejection (verse 7). But keep listening to the word of God
If you meditate on it, one day, a changing history will take place. and normal
Personal relationships will be restored. The phrase “put on clothes” in verse 15 means that the mind is complete.
It is said that his personality was restored. And become a passionate evangelist.
All. Verse 20 says, “I preached to the Decapolis, and everyone marveled.”
The only solution in this dizzying and hopeless time is to meet Jesus.
Please believe the facts.