Luke 8:27-40 And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes… Observe the parallel that exists between this poor demoniac and the unconverted sinner. I. PREVIOUS TO CONVERSION. 1. Possessed by an unclean spirit. 2. Living among the dead. 3. Disordered in intellect. 4. His own tormentor. 5. In a state of utter destitution and wretchedness. 6. Beyond the power of human assistance or restraint. II. AT CONVERSION. 1. The means employed: the Word of Christ. 2. The influence exerted: the almighty power of Christ. 3. The effect produced: (1) The unclean spirit expelled. (2) The naked one clothed. (3) The wanderer sitting at the feet of Jesus. (4) The maniac in his right mind. III. AFTER CONVERSION. 1. Desiring to remain with Jesus. How natural — wishing to forsake all, in order to be near the Great Physician. 2. Christ's command, whatever it may be, is immediately obeyed. (J. J. Rew, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs. |
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