Main Point: Jesus has authority to deliver those enslaved in darkness and sin
1. Jesus’ defeat over darkness
2. Jesus delivers those in bondage
3. Jesus disrupts the priorities of others
Home Group Questions:
How does the idea of “decisive victory but ongoing battle” help us understand the Christian life? Where do we see that reality in Scripture and in our own experience?
The sermon warns against both underestimating and overemphasizing Satan and demonic activity. Why are both errors dangerous?
The two men are an example to the broader reality of sin and spiritual darkness. In what ways can sin exercise a controlling or enslaving influence over a person's life?
Why can shame and secrecy make our struggles with sin worse? What does the passage suggest about the importance of bringing darkness into the light?
Ephesians 6 describes the armor of God in terms of truth, righteousness, the gospel, faith, salvation, God's Word, and prayer. What does that tell us about what ordinary Christian faithfulness looks like in spiritual warfare?