In today's Gospel lesson, Jesus goes to the synagogue in Capernaum on a Sabbath, where He meets a man afflicted by a "demon" or "impure spirit."  The Old Testament lesson is part of the history of Saul, the first king of Israel, who was also tormented by a "harmful spirit."  The Bible tells us the reason for Saul's affliction, but we don't know about the man in Capernaum.  What we do know is that God was using the people - and the spirits! - in both Saul's life and in this man's life to bring them and those around them to a greater knowledge of His love for all people.

You can read the entire history of King Saul of Israel in the Bible in 1 Samuel 9 through 31; if you like, start here:  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%209&version=NIV

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