The Demons and the Herd of Pigs

The demons begged Jesus to cast them into a herd of pigs because they were associated with the Romans. The Roman soldiers that were stationed in Palestine at this time, the 10th legion is associated with the image of a bore swine who are unclean. We see Jesus here even more powerful than the powers of Satan and the pigs which I think represent that Roman legion too so much more could be said though. Next time in preparation for our next Bible study read the rest of chapter 8 and read Matthew chapter 9 and you'll see more mighty deeds of Jesus that illustrate his authority.