Summit Life with J.D. Greear

A Weak Man, a Strong Man, and the Stronger Man | Luke 11:14-26 | IN STEP

Nov 12, 2025
Explore the ongoing cosmic battle between God and Satan, a struggle impacting our lives daily. Discover how Jesus directly addresses demonic influence and the importance of recognizing spiritual realities. Delve into the idea of surrendering to Jesus for true power and liberation from spiritual bondage. Learn why simply cleaning up your life may lead to deeper issues and the necessity of prayer in overcoming strongholds. Ultimately, embrace the call to actively participate in rescuing others from spiritual captivity.
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INSIGHT

Spiritual Causes Matter

  • Jesus teaches that physical explanations don't exclude spiritual causes; spiritual forces sometimes underlie evil and suffering.
  • Ignoring supernatural actors makes us naive about large-scale evils like systemic injustice and mass violence.
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Inconsistent Objections Reveal Motive

  • Jesus dismantles the charge that his power comes from Satan by showing the accusation is inconsistent and self-serving.
  • Cynical objections often mask a prior decision not to accept Jesus rather than honest intellectual critique.
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No Neutral Ground

  • Jesus' parable casts Satan as the strong man and himself as the stronger man who liberates captives.
  • Neutrality is impossible: not actively with Jesus means being under the strong man's control.
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