by jimwalton » Tue Sep 13, 2022 2:41 pm
One of Mark's themes and purposes is to portray Jesus's power and authority over all opposing powers, whether human or spirit. It often shows through the book that in the contest of God vs. Satan, God is the winner every time. Jesus came to confront and conquer Satan. By emphasizing their power over demons, Jesus is telling and showing them that spiritual victory is more important than physical healing and can be even more powerful than teaching. (After all, anyone can SAY anything they want, but a display of power is worth a thousand words.)
One of Mark's themes and purposes is to portray Jesus's power and authority over all opposing powers, whether human or spirit. It often shows through the book that in the contest of God vs. Satan, God is the winner every time. Jesus came to confront and conquer Satan. By emphasizing their power over demons, Jesus is telling and showing them that spiritual victory is more important than physical healing and can be even more powerful than teaching. (After all, anyone can SAY anything they want, but a display of power is worth a thousand words.)