About this episode

Pastor Mark discusses Jesus' authority over darkness and the seriousness of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit in Matthew 12:22-32.

In Matthew 12:22–32, Jesus delivers a demon-possessed man, silences the Pharisees’ accusation, and gives a sobering warning about blasphemy against the Holy Ghost. Join Pastor Mark for this episode of Gospel Explorations, as we take a look together at Christ’s authority over darkness, the impossibility of neutrality, and why rejecting the Spirit’s testimony about Jesus is so serious. Don't miss the show notes for questions to spur on further discussion by clicking here. Send us Fan Mail

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Mark

Topics covered

• demon possession
• Christ's authority
• blasphemy
• Pharisees
• Holy Spirit
• spiritual warfare

Keywords

• Matthew 12
• demon possession
• blasphemy
• Holy Spirit
• Pharisees
• Jesus
• spiritual authority

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Books & works: Matthew 12:22-32

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