Woodland Christian Church Sermons | Biblical Teaching

Luke 8:40–44—Jesus Does What the Law Can’t

Lesson 1: According to the Law:

(Part I) __________________ can’t be transferred (Hag 2:12).

(Part II) ______________________ can be transferred (Hag 2:13; Pro 13:20, 14:7, 22:24-25; 1 Cor 15:33).

Lesson 2: The Law __________ ______________, but Jesus can (Luke 8:44 cf. Luke 5:12-13, 7:14, 38–48; Rom 3:20, 7:7).

Lesson 3: Jesus’ cleansings ____________ the ____________ imputation of the Gospel (Matt 18:27, 20:28; 1 John 1:9; 2 Cor 5:21).

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Memory Verses: Gal. 5:22-23

Day 1: Read Luke 8:40-44 and discuss: What was particularly sad about Jairus’s daughter? What was the main obstacle for Jesus regarding Jairus’s request? Why? What does the woman signify about the way God works?

Day 2: Read Luke 8:40-44, Lev. 15:25-26, & Hag. 2:11-13 and discuss: What were the particular challenges this woman had? In what ways did she suffer? Describe them and imagine being in such a situation. How do these passages apply to us in our everyday lives?

Day 3: Read Luke 8:40-44, 5:12-13, 7:14, 38, & 48 and discuss: What do these accounts reveal to us about Jesus and His nature? What was the main reason Jesus could eat with sinners? Explain double imputation. Why is this doctrine so important?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Jim Donald and John LaPierre

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Joan Harshberger, Jeff & Tamy Hicks, Cary & Vennessia Johnson, Steve & Keri Johnson, Pat Knecht

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Cowlitz Co. Board of Commissioners; State: State Rep. Brian Blake ; Nation: Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Andy & Karina Smith (Uganda), An Unreached People Group: Mawalud (Muslim, in India)

Luke 8:39b—What about those who haven’t heard?

Lesson 1: For every (John 14:6; Isa 502b, 59:1a; Acts 17:26-27; Jer 29:13; Jam 4:8):

Part I: ______________ ____ ______ Gerasens, there’s “a man from whom the demons had gone” (Luke 8:35, 38-39).

Part II: __________________ there’s a Philip (Acts 8:26-35).

Part III: __________ there’s a Paul (Acts 16:6-14).

Part IV: __________________ there’s a Peter (Acts 10:17-40).

Lesson 2: ______ __________ on both sides of the equation.

Lesson 3: No amount of good works ______ ________ ______ (Acts 10:1-2, 43-44).

 

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Memory Verses: Luke 12:32-34 

Day 1: Read Luke 8:26-39, Jer. 29:13, & James 4:8 and discuss: How does God reveal Himself to people? How does He save people? What does He use? Why did Jesus tell the man to tell others about Him (contrary to what He usually told people)?

Day 2: Read Luke 8:26-39 & Acts 8:5-7, 26-35 and discuss: What were the three reasons Pastor Scott gave for why this man was a great missionary? What was striking about the way Philip was called away by the Spirit? What was he called away from? What were the instructions given to him?

Day 3: Read Luke 8:26-39 & Acts 16:6-7, 13-14 and discuss: What did the Lord do to Lydia to pave the way for her faith? List 5 people who are not yet Christians and pray that the Lord would do the same for these people.

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Doug and Dave Zumstein

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Joan Harshberger, Jeff & Tamy Hicks, Cary & Vennessia Johnson, Steve & Keri Johnson, Pat Knecht

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Cowlitz Co. Sheriff Mark S. Nelson ; State:State Rep. Richard Debolt; Nation – Senator Maria Cantwell

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: James & Christina Post (Wycliffe), An Unreached People Group: Arab, Saudi - Hijazi (Muslim, in Saudi Arabia)

As a note, Pastor Scott's message at the beginning of this sermon relates to this sermon from two weeks ago.

Luke 8:37-39a—The Peace Christ Brings

Lesson 1: People ____________ __________ because they’re spiritually blind (Luke 8:37a cf. Luke 8:41; 2 Sam 6:7-11; Luke 8:10-12).

Lesson 2: ____________________ ________________ doesn’t produce spiritual sight (Luke 16:30-31; Rom 10:17).

Lesson 3: __________ ______________ rejection (Luke 8:37b).

Lesson 4: It’s not ____________ __ ________ of God’s displeasure when He says, “No” (Luke 8:38-39; Jam 4:3; 2 Sam 7:3-13).

Lesson 5: Reject Jesus and ____________ __________ (Luke 8:35, 37 cf. Rom 5:1; John 14:27; Col 3:15; Phil 4:6-7).

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Memory Verses: Deuteronomy 6:6-7 

Day 1: Read Luke 8:26-39 and discuss: When the townspeople saw the man who had been possessed by demons, what would you have expected their reaction to be? What is your reaction to the work of God in someone else’s life? Have you ever begrudged the Holy Spirit radically changing someone else? If so, explain and then describe what you wish you would have done differently.

Day 2: Read Luke 8:26-39 and discuss: What is the first reason people reject Jesus? Describe spiritual blindness. In what areas of your life might you still be spiritually blind? What practical steps could you take right now to not be spiritually blind?

Day 3: Read Luke 8:26-39 and discuss: Considering the reaction of the townspeople, what specific characteristics about Jesus were they rejecting? Which character in this account was told to remain with the townspeople? Explain how he may have felt when Jesus told him “no.” In what areas of your life are you rejecting a characteristic of Jesus? What do you need to do today, in order to submit yourself to full lordship of Jesus Christ?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Gary Sprague and Tim Zumstein

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Jimmy & Becca Donald, Craig & Deborah Downs, Ricardo & Tanya Duarte, John & Stacey Durrah, Jamison & Rachel Dye

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Woodland City Council; State: State Senator Ann Rivers ; Nation – Vice President Mike Pence

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: India Evangelical Mission (IEM) An Unreached People Group: Nasu (Ethnic Religions, in China)

Hebrews 9:2-7, 10:19-20, 12:18-21—The Veil Has Been Torn

Lesson 1: ____________ to ______ was VERY limited in the Old Testament (Heb 12:18-21, 9:2-7). Lesson 2: (Part I) Jesus’ death __________ us ____________ (Part II) by tearing the true and greater veil—______ ________ (Matt 27:50-51; Heb 10:19-20; Est 4:8-17; John 14:6; Acts 19:9, 23, 22:4; Heb 8:13). Lesson 3: Jesus’ body and the veil: (Part I) Were torn by ______ the ____________ (Isa 53:4, 10; Acts 2:23; John 19:11). (Part II) Joined ________________ and __________. (Part III) ______ and ________________ the Father (John 14:6-9). (Part IV) Were ________ ________ (Heb 9:26-28). Lesson 4: Jesus’ death – not His life – __________ ____ (Heb 10:19; Luke 22:19-21; Matt 22:11-13).  

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Memory Verses: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Day 1: Read Hebrews 12:18-21 and discuss: What was Mt. Sinai like? In what ways was this - perhaps - unexpected? What would happen if the people got too close to God? What one word would Pastor Scott use to summarize the Old Testament? Day 2: Read Hebrews 12:18-21 & 9:2-7 and discuss: What was Moses ordered to construct so that God’s presence would leave Mt. Sinai? What was the difference between the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place? On what one day could the High Priest enter the Most Holy Place? Day 3: Read Hebrews 12:18-21, 9:2-7, Matt. 27:50-51, & Heb. 10:18-20 and discuss: What barrier was removed? Why was this significant? What person in the Old Testament is a significant type of Christ as it regards his intercessory role? Where is that person’s story found? Day 4: Read Isaiah 53:4, 10, Acts 2:23, John 19:11, John 14:6-9 and discuss: What ways did Pastor Scott say the veil is a picture or type of Christ? Do you see other ways that he didn’t mention? Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Jim Donald and Gary Sprague Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Paul & Maddie Cunningham, Robert & Katy Cunningham, Patrick & Shannon Damiano, Jim & Vicki Donald, Dan Donald Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Woodland Mayor Will Finn; State: State Senator Dean Takko; Nation – President Donald Trump Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Sarah Kane An Unreached People Group: Lampung Abung (Muslim, in Indonesia)

Each year Pastor Scott works with young men in the church. He helps them prepare messages from the last week of Jesus' earthly life leading up to the crucifixion.

As a note, Pastor Scott shared the following brief message about this sermon two weeks later as he looked back and wanted to clarify a few things:

Before we begin, I want to briefly share something about the sermon I preached two weeks ago. I was planning on sharing this last Sunday, but I thought we’d have guests and I didn’t want to take away from celebrating the Resurrection. I understand this might be unnecessary, but even if it benefits only one or two people I still think it’s worth saying.

Two weeks ago I taught on verse 35 which says the demoniac was sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. I said that I have prayed this verse for people I’ve met who have mental illness. I also mentioned Saul in the OT and how he looked bipolar wanting to murder David one moment, then sobbing the next, then back to trying to murder him. I said it had nothing to do w/ hormones, and everything to do w/ sin.

After the sermon a couple people asked me, “Do you think all mental illness or hormonal issues have to do w/ demons or sin.” I definitely don’t think that. Just b/c we see instances of that in Scripture doesn’t mean I think every mentally ill person or hormonal issue is related to sin or demons.

As a pastor, for every one or two people who ask you something, you always assume there are 4 or 5 people w/ the same question…but not asking. Over the last two weeks this bothered me enough I wanted make this clear in case anyone else had the same question.

Luke 8:31-36 What Jesus Can Do

This account reveals…

Lesson 1: What ______ __________ wants to do with people (Luke 8:27, 29; 1 Kin 18:28; 2 Tim 2:26; 1 Pet 5:8).

Lesson 2: The way ______________ deals with people:

Part I: __________________________ (Luke 8:29).

Part II: __________________ (Luke 8:27).

Lesson 3: What __________ ______ ____ for people (Luke 8:27 & 29 cf. Luke 8:35; 2 Cor 5:17; Isa 61:10; 1 Cor 2:14).

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Memory Verses: Ephesians 4:31-32

Day 1: Read Luke 8:26-39 and discuss: Think about the man possessed by demons; what were the results of the demonic possession? Despite all the power the demons had, what was their demeanor towards Jesus? In what way could the herdsmen and townspeople feel confident the demons had actually left the man?

Day 2: Read Luke 8:26-39 and discuss: How did that society try to “help” the man when he was possessed by demons? How is our society similar?

Day 3: Read Luke 8:26-39 and discuss: What Greek word is used in this account to refer to “salvation”? What are some of the other places that word is used in the New Testament? What were some of the evidences listed after his deliverance from demons that showed he really was a different man? Regarding your own salvation, what evidence is present in your life?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Doug and Jesse Studt

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Lauren Cash, Melanie Cash, Kami Couch, Andrew & Dorothy Criss, Kathy Cunningham

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Cowlitz Co. Board of Commissioners; State: State Senator John Braun; Nation – Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Andy & Karina Smith (Uganda), An Unreached People Group: Berber (Muslim, in Algeria)

Luke 8:28b-30 A Biblical View of Demons – Part III

NOTE: Lesson 1, Parts I and II are from last week’s sermon.

Lesson 1: Demons:

(Part I) Are terrified of Jesus (Luke 8:28 cf. Matt 18:29 & Rev 1:17; 2 Cor 6:14-15; Luke 4:33-34).

(Part II) Know Jesus will judge them (Luke 4:34, 8:28; John 5:22; Jam 2:19; 1 John 4:4).

(Part III) ________ __________ (Part IV) better than ________ ____________ (Luke 8:28 cf. Luke 1:32; Acts 16:17; Luke 4:34, 41; Luke 4:29 cf. Luke 4:34, 8:25).

(Part V) Are ______________ ______________ (Luke 4:29).

Lesson 2: Jesus doesn’t ________ ______ (2 Kin 5:9-11; Luke 8:28).

Lesson 3: ____________ and ____________ form spiritual armies (Luke 8:30; Matt 26:53; 2 Kin 6:15-17; 2 Kin 2:11; Dan 10:13-20; Rev 12:7; 2 Tim 2:3; Eph 6:13-17; Josh 5:13-14).

 

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Memory Verses: Ephesians 4:29

Day 1: Read Luke 8:26-39 and discuss: If you were not familiar with this passage, what might you expect the demon to say to Jesus? What does the demon actually say to Jesus? What does the demon’s question reveal about his theology?

Day 2: Read Luke 8:26-39 and discuss: Why are demons called “unclean” spirits? What significance does “uncleanliness” have for understanding this label? What other biblical terms are synonymous with this term?

Day 3: Read Luke 8:26-39 and discuss: Why does Jesus want to cast the demons out of the man? What attribute of God does Jesus demonstrate through casting the demons out? Have you considered that God wants to demonstrate that same attribute in your own life? In what specific areas of your life do you think God wants to work in your life?

 

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Scott and Randy Hanson

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Steve & Jennifer Cash, Laura Clark, Doug & Jessica Connell, Landon & Roshell Cooper, Brian & Melissa Couch

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Cowlitz Co. Sheriff Mark S. Nelson; State: Lt. Governor Brad Owen; Nation – Senator Maria Cantwell

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: James & Christina Post (Wycliffe)

An Unreached People Group: Andy & Karina Smith (Uganda)

Luke 8:26-28a – A Biblical View of Demons – Part II

Lesson 1: ______________________ in the Gospels provide credibility (Luke 8:27 cf. Matt 8:28; Luke 1:1-4; Matt 27:44 & Mark 15:32 cf. Luke 23:40-42).

Lesson 2: Demons:

(Part I) Are __________________ of Jesus (Luke 8:28 cf. Matt 18:29 & Rev 1:17; 2 Cor 6:14-15; Luke 4:33-34).

(Part II) ________ __________ will judge them (Luke 4:34, 8:28; John 5:22; Jam 2:19; 1 John 4:4).

 

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Memory Verses: Psalm 86:11

Day 1: Read Luke 8:26-39 and discuss: Why do four distinct gospels actually add credibility to the inerrancy and inspiration of Scripture? Practice the answer you would give if someone said the gospels contain contradictions.

Day 2: Read Luke 8:26-39 and discuss: What evidence - from this passage - would you point to in order to demonstrate demons are terrified of Jesus? Why are demons terrified of Jesus? What do demons know Jesus will do with them?

Day 3: Read Luke 8:26-39 and discuss: Regarding demons, how does the world say we should act/react towards them? What does this false teaching communicate (wrongly) about demons? Who should we actually have a reverent fear of? What encouragements do you glean from 1 John 4:4? How can you use the truth of this one verse to rightly orient your thoughts regarding Jesus and his power over demonic spirits?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Gary Sprague and Steve Johnson

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Chuck & Melissa Bauska, Karla Blottenberger, Keith & Sandy Bjorkman, Steve & Robin Camping, Gary & Carrie Card

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Woodland Police ; State - Governor Jay Inslee; Nation – Senator Patty Murray

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: James & Christina Post (Wycliffe), An Unreached People Group: Kunbi (Hindu, India)

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Rick Terrazas (Rock of Ages), An Unreached People Group: Dhanghar (Hindu, India)

A Biblical View of Demons – Part I

Lesson 1: Think biblically __________ ____________ (Jam 1:14, 4:1–2; Matt 9:32-33, 12:22, 17:15; Luke 8:27, 29; Acts 16:16–18, 19:13–16).

Lesson 2: We might not see more demonic activity because:

(Part I) ____ ________ in the United States.

(Part II) There’s __________ ________ that much of it (Gen 6:1-4).

(Part III) Some demons have ________ ____________________ in the abyss (Luke 8:31; 1 Pet 3:19-20).

Lesson 3: Demons ________ _______________ is coming (2 Pet 2:4; Matt 8:29).

Lesson 4: Demons are __________ ______________ freedom (Jude 1:6-7; Luke 8:32).

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Memory Verses: Psalm 103:20-22

Day 1: Read Luke 8:26-39 and discuss: Regarding demons what are some of the unbiblical views people (Christians and non-Christians) have? Read James 1:14 & 4:1; where does temptation come from, for certain? What will you do today to “make no provision for your flesh” (Rom. 13:14) so that temptation from your flesh is weakened?

Day 2: Read Luke 8:26-39 and discuss: What sorts of problems did demon-possessed people have? What sort of problems do people have now? How would you respond to anyone who had a unbiblical view of demons? Why did Paul do what he did in Acts 16:18?

Day 3: Read Luke 8:26-39 and discuss: What are some of the reasons why we might not see more demonic activity? Read 1 Peter 3:18-20 and discuss: Where did Jesus go after he was crucified and before he rose from the grave? What did he do there? To whom did he speak? Why? Why did Jesus do all of this? Look at verse 22 for the answer. What is it about Jesus that, according to verse 22, that gives us confidence that demons are subject to him?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Jim Donald and Gary Sprague

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Drew & Melody Anderson, Tony & Roxanne Aria, Glen & LaVerne Armstrong, Stephen & Karen Arnett, Sterling & Crystal Baune

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Woodland City Council; State - State Rep. Ed Orcutt; Nation – Vice President Mike Pence

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Rick Terrazas (Rock of Ages)

An Unreached People Group: Dhanghar (Hindu, India)

Threats to Biblical Manhood and Womanhood Lesson 1: Our culture wants to ______________ the __________ between the genders (Gen 1:27, 5:2; Matt 19:4; Mark 10:6). Lesson 2: Two views of the genders: (Part I) Complementarianism teaches equal, but ________________ roles. (Part II) Egalitarianism teaches equal, but __________________ roles (Gal 3:28). Lesson 3: The ________ ______________ is there are some egalitarian “churches” (Lev 10:11; 1 Tim 3:1-7; Titus 1:6, 9). Lesson 4: (Part I) ______________ teach your ________ biblical manhood (Part II) or the culture will teach them the ________________ (Pro 1:8, 10, 15, 2:1, 3:1, 7:8-9). Lesson 5: (Part I) ______________ teach your daughters biblical __________________ (Part II) or the culture will ______________ their __________ (Titus 2:3-5; 1 Cor 7:34; 1 Pet 3:7).   

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Memory Verses: Psalm 103:17-19

Day 1: Read Gen. 1:27, 5:2 and discuss: What was God’s plan from the beginning? Was there intentional diversity/distinction in the first two people who He created? If so, why? What is the significance of this diversity/distinction? Day 2: Read Gal. 3:28 and discuss: What do egalitarians do with this verse? Why is their thinking flawed? What does Gal. 3:28 mean, in context? (start reading at verse 15 of chapter 3 to see the larger context.) Day 3: Read Titus 2:3-5 & 1 Peter 3:7 discuss: Titus charges older women to train younger men to do what? What is the purpose for which they should train younger women? What role does the Word of God play in your training (aka “discipleship”) of the next generation? Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Scott and Dave Zumstein Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Ruth Zumstein, Timothy Zumstein, Elizabeth Zumstein, Amy Zumstein, Glen Zumstein, Margaret Zumstein Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Cowlitz Co. Board of Commissioners ; State - State Rep. Brandon P. Vick; Nation – Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Sarah Kane, An Unreached People Group: Aoka (Ethnic Religions, China)