The first few chapters of the gospel of Mark put Jesus’ authority on display: his authority to heal, his authority to forgive sins, his authority in teaching, his authority over creation, and in Mark 5:1–20 we see Jesus’ authority to cast out demons. In this account we find a question on the lips of a man possessed by a legion of demons that, surprisingly and counter-intuitively, we all need to ask ourselves: “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?” Have you ever asked Jesus that question before? What might his answer be? Listen as RUF campus minister Ethan Brown preaches on this passage, giving us a clearer view of the authority, wisdom, and compassion of Jesus as he shows us how Jesus restores, Jesus destroys, and Jesus answers.

From Sunday Worship, September 7, 2025.

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Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions:

What is an area of your life you want Jesus to restore? What do you hope that restoration will look like?

What is an idol in your life you want Jesus to destroy? How do you want to work alongside him this week in the work of destroying your idols (the love of money, self-righteousness, or some other false god)?

Can you think of a time in your life when getting what you wanted was bad for you? Can you think of a time in your life when God said “no” to you as an act of mercy and love?

Take a moment to ask the Lord the question: “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?” When you've landed on an answer in light of the truths of God's Word, share that answer with someone you love.

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