The document discusses various passages from the Gospel of Mark that involve Jesus encountering demons. Some key points: - Jesus has numerous encounters with demons in Mark, more than the other Gospels. The demons recognize Jesus as the Son of God. - Jesus gives his disciples authority over demons to cast them out. - A particularly dramatic encounter involves a man possessed by "Legion" of demons that enter a herd of pigs, causing them to drown. - Demon possession could make people dangerously strong and unable to be controlled, but the demons would submit to Jesus' authority. The document analyzes Jesus' interactions with demons in the passages.

1. Demons in the Gospel of Mark
In the Gospel of Mark Jesus encounters the enemy more
times then the other Gospels. This is my journaling on those
events.

2. Chapter 1:12-13

3. Chapter 1:12-13
At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert, and he was in the
desert for forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the
wild animals, and angels attended him (NIV).

4. Chapter 1:12-13
At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert, and he was in the
desert for forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the
wild animals, and angels attended him (NIV).
We can gather that at times we can be led into “valleys” or
“deserts” in our lives.

5. Chapter 1:12-13
At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert, and he was in the
desert for forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the
wild animals, and angels attended him (NIV).
We can gather that at times we can be led into “valleys” or
“deserts” in our lives.
During these times Satan can tempt us as we can be
vulnerable due to our state.

6. Chapter 1:12-13
At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert, and he was in the
desert for forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the
wild animals, and angels attended him (NIV).
We can gather that at times we can be led into “valleys” or
“deserts” in our lives.
During these times Satan can tempt us as we can be
vulnerable due to our state.
However, we have on our side angels who are ready to
attend to us. We just need to seek them and ask for their aid.

7. Chapter 1:23-28

8. Chapter 1:23-28
Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an
evil spirit cried out, “What do you want from us Jesus of
Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are-
the Holy One of God!”

9. Chapter 1:23-28
Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an
evil spirit cried out, “What do you want from us Jesus of
Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are-
the Holy One of God!”
“Be quiet!” sad Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!” The evil
spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a
shriek.

10. Chapter 1:23-28
Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an
evil spirit cried out, “What do you want from us Jesus of
Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are-
the Holy One of God!”
“Be quiet!” sad Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!” The evil
spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a
shriek.
The people were all so amazed that they asked each other,
“What is this? A new teaching-and with authority! He even
gives orders to evil spirits and they obey him.” News about him
spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee

11. Chapter 1:23-28

12. Chapter 1:23-28
The demons know the Jesus and the power
of God.

13. Chapter 1:23-28
The demons know the Jesus and the power
of God.
The demons obey Jesus

14. Chapter 1:23-28
The demons know the Jesus and the power
of God.
The demons obey Jesus
When we take the name of Jesus and cast
out demons we can help spread the news
about Jesus as people will be amazed

15. Chapter 1:32-34

16. Chapter 1:32-34
That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-
possessed. The whole town gathered at the door, and Jesus healed many who had
various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons
speak because they knew who he was.

17. Chapter 1:32-34
That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-
possessed. The whole town gathered at the door, and Jesus healed many who had
various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons
speak because they knew who he was.
The demons do not even have to speak. and they still know Jesus

18. Chapter 1:32-34
That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-
possessed. The whole town gathered at the door, and Jesus healed many who had
various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons
speak because they knew who he was.
The demons do not even have to speak. and they still know Jesus
Often when we encounter the demonic they will try and waste our time by their
tactics. In some cases it is better to just silence them.

19. Chapter 1:32-34
That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-
possessed. The whole town gathered at the door, and Jesus healed many who had
various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons
speak because they knew who he was.
The demons do not even have to speak. and they still know Jesus
Often when we encounter the demonic they will try and waste our time by their
tactics. In some cases it is better to just silence them.
The only thing I believe we should even speak to demons about could includethe
following:

20. Chapter 1:32-34
That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-
possessed. The whole town gathered at the door, and Jesus healed many who had
various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons
speak because they knew who he was.
The demons do not even have to speak. and they still know Jesus
Often when we encounter the demonic they will try and waste our time by their
tactics. In some cases it is better to just silence them.
The only thing I believe we should even speak to demons about could includethe
following:
Legal grounds, how they came, if they came from sin, if they came from a
false belief, what there rank and order is, how many more they know
about.

21. Chapter 1:32-34
That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-
possessed. The whole town gathered at the door, and Jesus healed many who had
various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons
speak because they knew who he was.
The demons do not even have to speak. and they still know Jesus
Often when we encounter the demonic they will try and waste our time by their
tactics. In some cases it is better to just silence them.
The only thing I believe we should even speak to demons about could includethe
following:
Legal grounds, how they came, if they came from sin, if they came from a
false belief, what there rank and order is, how many more they know
about.
however keep in mind that many demons will lie no matter how much
we put pressure on them to speak the truth. Often it is a good idea to
ask them repeatedly, “Have you spoken the truth in the presence of
God the Father?” and to command them to look a the throne the
cross, the blood of Jesus.

22. Chapter 3:11

23. Chapter 3:11
Whenever the evil spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, You are
the Son of God.

24. Chapter 3:11
Whenever the evil spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, You are
the Son of God.
There have been times when as I have become free from the demonic (and even
before I became aware of it) that people filled with the Holy Spirit.

25. Chapter 3:11
Whenever the evil spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, You are
the Son of God.
There have been times when as I have become free from the demonic (and even
before I became aware of it) that people filled with the Holy Spirit.
This can create stirs of great discomfort where I wanted to flee but at the
same time I have often been paralyzed by the mix of the fear they had for
God and my desire to grow towards God.

26. Chapter 3:11
Whenever the evil spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, You are
the Son of God.
There have been times when as I have become free from the demonic (and even
before I became aware of it) that people filled with the Holy Spirit.
This can create stirs of great discomfort where I wanted to flee but at the
same time I have often been paralyzed by the mix of the fear they had for
God and my desire to grow towards God.
It is quite possible that the demon residing in a person knows of their
(a possible) doom when their “host” gets near the right person.

27. Chapter 3:13-15

28. Chapter 3:13-15
Jesus went up on a mountainside and
called to him those he wanted, and they
came to him. He appointed twelve-
designating them apostles-that they might
be with him and that he might send them
out to preach and to have authority to
drive out demons

29. Chapter 3:13-15

30. Chapter 3:13-15
When we become disciples of Jesus we
gain this same authority. We can and
should take the authority that Christ has
given us to exile these demons.

31. Chapter 3:13-15
When we become disciples of Jesus we
gain this same authority. We can and
should take the authority that Christ has
given us to exile these demons.
Only give them two exits: the abyss to
wait there judgement or to the feet of
Jesus to plead their case before Him.

32. Chapter 5:1-17

33. Chapter 5:1-17
They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an
impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him
anymore, not even with a chain. For he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart
and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him. Night and day among the tombs and
in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones.

34. Chapter 5:1-17
They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an
impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him
anymore, not even with a chain. For he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart
and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him. Night and day among the tombs and
in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones.
When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. He shouted at the top of his
voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? In God’s name don’t torture me!” For
Jesus had said to him, “Come out of this man, you impure spirit!” Then Jesus asked him, “What is your
name?” “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.” And he begged Jesus again and again not to
send them out of the area.

35. Chapter 5:1-17
They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an
impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him
anymore, not even with a chain. For he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart
and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him. Night and day among the tombs and
in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones.
When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. He shouted at the top of his
voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? In God’s name don’t torture me!” For
Jesus had said to him, “Come out of this man, you impure spirit!” Then Jesus asked him, “What is your
name?” “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.” And he begged Jesus again and again not to
send them out of the area.
A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs;
allow us to go into them.” He gave them permission, and the impure spirits came out and went into the pigs.
The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.

36. Chapter 5:1-17
They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an
impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him
anymore, not even with a chain. For he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart
and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him. Night and day among the tombs and
in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones.
When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. He shouted at the top of his
voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? In God’s name don’t torture me!” For
Jesus had said to him, “Come out of this man, you impure spirit!” Then Jesus asked him, “What is your
name?” “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.” And he begged Jesus again and again not to
send them out of the area.
A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs;
allow us to go into them.” He gave them permission, and the impure spirits came out and went into the pigs.
The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.
Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see
what had happened. 15 When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of
demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. 16 Those who had seen it told the
people what had happened to the demon-possessed man—and told about the pigs as well. 17 Then the people
began to plead with Jesus to leave their region.

37. Chapter 5:1-17
Jesus encounter a man with many demons and all of them know who Jesus is.
Some demons have power and no man or woman can subdue the person they
inhabit.
Some demons even cause harm to the person they are within
However they will fall apart when they come near someone with the Holy
Spirit who has the authority of Jesus.
This said often times the power of Jesus we carry can scare and even
cause people to ask us to go away from them. This is due to a lack of
understanding of God on the people’s part because they have been blinded
by the enemy.

38. Chapter 6:17-20

39. Chapter 6:17-20
For Herod himself had given orders to have John the Baptist
arrested, and he had him bound and put in prison. He did htis
because of the Herodias, his brother Phillip’s wife, whom he
had married. For John had been saying to Herod, “It is not
lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”

40. Chapter 6:17-20
For Herod himself had given orders to have John the Baptist
arrested, and he had him bound and put in prison. He did htis
because of the Herodias, his brother Phillip’s wife, whom he
had married. For John had been saying to Herod, “It is not
lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”
So Herodias nursed a grudge against John and wanted to kill
him. But she was not able to, because Herod feared John and
protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man.
When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled; yet he liked to
listen to him

41. Chapter 6:17-20

42. Chapter 6:17-20
I would imply that Herod was demonized as he on one hand
imprisoned John, yet he wanted to protect him.

43. Chapter 6:17-20
I would imply that Herod was demonized as he on one hand
imprisoned John, yet he wanted to protect him.
Also when he heard John preach he was amazed and puzzled.

44. Chapter 6:17-20
I would imply that Herod was demonized as he on one hand
imprisoned John, yet he wanted to protect him.
Also when he heard John preach he was amazed and puzzled.
Often people who are demonized may be drawn to those who
speak of things of God and Jesus. However, they may have a
conflict within them where they want to hear God, but they
become puzzled due to the blinding of the enemy

45. Chapter 8:32-33

46. Chapter 8:32-33
He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and
began to rebuke him. But Jesus turned and looked at his
disciples, he rebuked Peter. “Get behind me Satan!” he said.
“You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of
men.”

47. Chapter 8:32-33
He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and
began to rebuke him. But Jesus turned and looked at his
disciples, he rebuked Peter. “Get behind me Satan!” he said.
“You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of
men.”
When we gather with other believers we should be mindful
of things that people may have fallen into with the enemy.

48. Chapter 8:32-33
He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and
began to rebuke him. But Jesus turned and looked at his
disciples, he rebuked Peter. “Get behind me Satan!” he said.
“You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of
men.”
When we gather with other believers we should be mindful
of things that people may have fallen into with the enemy.
as well as ourselves we should be mindful of the
whispers of the enemy.

49. Chapter 9:17-29
A man in the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought you my son,
who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech.
Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at
the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your
disciples to drive out the spirit, but they could not.”
“You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I
stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy
to me.”
So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately
threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled
around, foaming at the mouth.

50. Chapter 9:17-29

51. Chapter 9:17-29
“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”

52. Chapter 9:17-29
“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”
Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my
unbelief!”

53. Chapter 9:17-29
“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”
Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my
unbelief!”
When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit.
“You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never
enter him again.”

54. Chapter 9:17-29
“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”
Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my
unbelief!”
When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit.
“You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never
enter him again.”
The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much
like a corpse that many said, “He’s dead.” But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted
him to his feet, and he stood up.

55. Chapter 9:17-29
“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”
Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my
unbelief!”
When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit.
“You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never
enter him again.”
The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much
like a corpse that many said, “He’s dead.” But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted
him to his feet, and he stood up.
After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we
drive it out?”

56. Chapter 9:17-29
“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”
Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my
unbelief!”
When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit.
“You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never
enter him again.”
The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much
like a corpse that many said, “He’s dead.” But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted
him to his feet, and he stood up.
After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we
drive it out?”
He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.

57. Chapter 9:17-29

58. Chapter 9:17-29
There are some demons that come early (possibly through
generational sins or even influences that the child may have had
young from the parents or upbringing.

59. Chapter 9:17-29
There are some demons that come early (possibly through
generational sins or even influences that the child may have had
young from the parents or upbringing.
Often times we may not be able to drive out demons by just
commanding them.

60. Chapter 9:17-29
There are some demons that come early (possibly through
generational sins or even influences that the child may have had
young from the parents or upbringing.
Often times we may not be able to drive out demons by just
commanding them.
There was a few demons that would not come out of me and
people I trusted could not command them to leave. My
friends used this passage and prayed and fasted to weaken
the hold on the demons.

61. Chapter 9:38-41

62. Chapter 9:38-41
“Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he
was not one of us.”

63. Chapter 9:38-41
“Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he
was not one of us.”
“Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say
anything bad about me, for whoever is not against us is for us. Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of
water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.

64. Chapter 9:38-41
“Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he
was not one of us.”
“Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say
anything bad about me, for whoever is not against us is for us. Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of
water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.
Remember that your church or group of believers you associate yourself with may not be the only
church casting out demons and teaching in the name of Jesus. We must respect those who are carrying
Jesus name.... but at the same time test the spirits (Matthew 7:22).

65. Chapter 9:38-41
“Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he
was not one of us.”
“Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say
anything bad about me, for whoever is not against us is for us. Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of
water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.
Remember that your church or group of believers you associate yourself with may not be the only
church casting out demons and teaching in the name of Jesus. We must respect those who are carrying
Jesus name.... but at the same time test the spirits (Matthew 7:22).
Additionally, many missionaries that preach in tribal areas they have reported that these people often
have the history of casting demons. Some of these people claim something to the effect of “the most
high God.” Often they may have tapped into God and we should use these times to teach them about
this God they are referring to.