5:1-8 The demon was the one to speak to Jesus. The demon knew who Jesus was and even bowed down before Him using the possessed man's body. Not only does the demon believe, but bows down in fear knowing the power he was facing, afraid of what might happen to him.
5:9-13 I've always found this story strange.
#1 What were the demons (here we find out there are many demons possessing him) so afraid of that they would rather be sent into pigs. What is there in a pig to possess anyways?
#2 Why would Jesus submit to such a request? The Son of God even has mercy on demons.
#3 What did the demons gain? As soon as they were sent into the pigs the pigs ran into water and drowned.
I imagine it was avoidance of an impending doom. Once the pigs were dead they would be released to go to their next assignment or whatever and postpone their eventual punishment. Seems funny that the very thing (avoidance or procrastination) that we practice so often is the same tactic these demons use. Maybe one reason the demons are so good at their job with us is they face many of the same obstacles or life problems if you will as we do.
5:19 Post demon possessed man became a missionary.
5:25-30 I believe that Jesus set aside His God-head on earth and the Holy Spirit did the miracles and such, but it appears in this case the healing comes straight from Jesus as it is His power that healed the woman with bleeding.
5:25-34 Although it was power from Jesus that healed her, it was her faith that brought it to fruition.
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