In Luke 8 Jesus brings his disciple to "the other side of the lake" to meet a man controlled by demons. No surprise, for this area was full of Gentile "gods" and demons would have felt "at home. However, when "the man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him, Jesus sent him away, saying, "Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him." How does that event speak to the question you raised? He was able to speak of what Jesus did and people began to follow Jesus as Savior. The area developed a strong Christian presence in the decades after Christ's death and resurrection.
I'm working with kids involved in the juvenile justice system. They often ask me for "scriptures" that they can use to understand the faith better. I find them in the HC. They also struggle with idenity with families and gangs. Who do they "belong" to? What better answer than to a FAITHFUL SAVIOR, Jesus Christ. I find the HC a treasure chest for a very personal relationship with our Savior.
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In Luke 8 Jesus brings his disciple to "the other side of the lake" to meet a man controlled by demons. No surprise, for this area was full of Gentile "gods" and demons would have felt "at home. However, when "the man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him, Jesus sent him away, saying, "Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him." How does that event speak to the question you raised? He was able to speak of what Jesus did and people began to follow Jesus as Savior. The area developed a strong Christian presence in the decades after Christ's death and resurrection.
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I'm working with kids involved in the juvenile justice system. They often ask me for "scriptures" that they can use to understand the faith better. I find them in the HC. They also struggle with idenity with families and gangs. Who do they "belong" to? What better answer than to a FAITHFUL SAVIOR, Jesus Christ. I find the HC a treasure chest for a very personal relationship with our Savior.