Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study Demons, Pigs, and Jesus | The Gospels | Mark 5:1-20
Jan 19, 2026
Discover the transformative story of a demoniac from Mark 5, showcasing the destructive power of sin and its isolating effects. Hear about the demons' recognition of Jesus and their dramatic expulsion into a herd of pigs. Explore the townspeople's fear and rejection of Jesus out of concern for their lost livestock. Finally, be inspired by the healed man's mission to share his testimony, reminding us all of the importance of witnessing the mercy we've received.
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I Wish I'd Been There Moment
- Keith Simon begins with a story about a book titled I Wish I'd Been There to set up the desire to witness biblical moments.
- He uses that idea to introduce his longing to have seen Jesus heal the demon-possessed man in Mark 5.
Sin's Destructive, Isolating Power
- Keith Simon shows the possessed man as a vivid picture of how sin destroys, isolates, and wounds a person.
- Sin not only harms the individual but also severs relationships and leads to social consequences.
Demons Recognize Jesus' Authority
- The demons recognize Jesus' identity more clearly than the crowds, calling him 'son of the most high God.'
- Their request to enter the pigs and the pigs' destruction reveals demons' intent to destroy the possessed man.