SERIES:  Transformed By His Presence

TITLE:   Miraculous Turnaround

TEXT:  John 4 (p. 888); Luke 8:26-39 (p.865)

 1. FROM THIRST TO SATISFACTION   

The cultural problem: Jews and (Samaritans) did not get along.

2 things stand out about His request:

1. It was culturally incorrect for a man to (speak to any woman).
2. Jews did not speak to Samaritans.

2. FROM BONDAGE TO FREEDOM           

“There are two views once can have toward Satan: to disbelieve he exists, or to have an unhealthy interest in him.”  C.S. Lewis

Several things come into play here:

1. The entrenchment of evil was so tenacious that uprooting it took more than one command, even from Jesus.
2. These demons knew their theology.  James 2:19 says, “Even the demons believe…and shudder.”

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