Free at Last (Mark 5:1-20)
Following Jesus: “Free At Last!”
March 5, 2023
Mark 5:1-20
Study Questions
Read Mark 5:1-5. What influences may have been present in this man’s life to find himself demon-possessed? Read the following passages and discuss how the influence and pursuit of evil enslaves us: Romans 1:20-32; Ephesians 2:1-2; 2 Corinthians 11:14-15; 1 Peter 5:8.
Read Mark 5:6-13. Why do you think most Christians rarely talk about the “spirit realm”? What do you notice about how the demons responded to Jesus? What does this passage teach us about Jesus’ authority? How is this encouraging?
Read Ephesians 1:3; 19-23; Romans 8:37-39; Colossians 1:13-14; John 8:34-36. What do these passages teach us about the security we have in Christ even above and beyond the most dangerous spiritual forces? How do they give us hope not only in the spiritual but physical realm?
Read Mark 5:14-17. Comment on why the herdsmen and townspeople implored Jesus to leave after He healed the demoniac.
Read Mark 5:18-20. Why didn't Jesus have the man accompany him? What mission did Jesus give this man instead? What application do you see in where the Lord has placed you currently?
Discuss examples of how the Lord has given you opportunities to explain to others what He has done in your life.