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Walking with Jesus

The Grand Narrative: “The Dark Kingdom?” (Mark 5:1-20 & Luke 8:26-39)

“The Dark Kingdom?” (Mark 5:1-20 & Luke 8:26-39)

Published 17 Jan. 2026

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Designed for Personal Bible Study or for Bible Teaching

💥 Lessons Learned – Sins / Failures

  • 1️⃣ Darkness pulls people into isolation and separation from those who love them (Lk 8:27).
  • 2️⃣ Fascination with death and despair signals spiritual oppression and lostness (Lk 8:27).
  • 3️⃣ Loving darkness rather than light keeps people from repentance and truth (Jn 3:19–20).
  • 4️⃣ Ignoring God’s design for the body and sexuality leads to defilement and bondage (1 Cor 6:18–20).
  • 5️⃣ Being repulsed by Jesus’ name and presence is a warning sign of dark influence (Lk 8:28).

🏆 Lessons Learned – Successes / Spiritual Growth

  • 1️⃣ God rescues believers from darkness into the kingdom of His Son (Col 1:13).
  • 2️⃣ Jesus’ authority is greater than every dark kingdom power (Lk 8:29).
  • 3️⃣ Gratitude for deliverance can produce sacrificial devotion and service (Lk 8:2–3).
  • 4️⃣ God’s truth draws people into the light where deeds are exposed and healed (Jn 3:21).
  • 5️⃣ Christians honor God by treating their bodies as Spirit-filled temples (1 Cor 6:19–20).

🧭 Lessons Learned – Leadership Dynamics

  • 1️⃣ Jesus-led leaders confront darkness with calm authority, not fear (Lk 8:29).
  • 2️⃣ Wise leaders teach discernment without sensationalism or obsession (1 Pet 5:8–9).
  • 3️⃣ Spiritual protection is sought through prayer and dependence on the Holy Spirit (Eph 6:18).
  • 4️⃣ Leaders remind God’s people that darkness is real, but not ultimate (Jn 1:5).
  • 5️⃣ Leaders call believers to live in the light and pursue holiness in everyday life (1 Thess 5:5–8).