Luke Discovery Bible Studies
Jesus the Deliverer
Gospel of Luke 4:31–37
LOOK BACK
Since the last meeting, which command of God did you obey, and what happened?
Are you praying for your lost family and friends?
How can we pray for you?
(Pray after each person shares.)
LOOK UP
Gospel of Luke 4:31–36
Then Jesus went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began teaching the people.
The people were amazed at His teaching, because His words had authority.
In the synagogue there was a man possessed by an unclean demon. He cried out in a loud voice,
“Ha! Jesus of Nazareth, leave us alone! What do You want with us? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”
Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet and come out of him!” Then the demon threw the man down before the people and came out without harming him.
All the people were amazed and said to one another, “What kind of teaching is this? With authority and power He commands unclean spirits, and they come out!”
And news about Jesus spread throughout the surrounding area.
Activities
Read this passage aloud.
Read it again.
Retell the story in your own words.
Act it out.
Characters
Narrator
Jesus
Man possessed by an evil spirit
2–3 people from the synagogue
Scene 1 — Jesus Teaches
Narrator:
Jesus went to Capernaum. On the Sabbath He taught in the synagogue.
Person 1:
This man teaches differently!
Person 2:
Yes! His words have authority!
Scene 2 — The Evil Spirit Cries Out
Man Possessed by an Evil Spirit:
Jesus of Nazareth, leave us alone! I know who You are! You are the Holy One of God!
(The people step back in fear.)
Person 1:
What is happening?
Person 2:
This man has an evil spirit!
Scene 3 — Jesus Commands the Spirit
(Jesus stands calmly and firmly.)
Jesus:
Be quiet! Come out of him!
(The man falls to the ground briefly, then becomes calm.)
Narrator:
The evil spirit came out of him and did not harm him.
Scene 4 — The People Respond
Person 1:
Amazing!
Person 2:
Jesus has authority over evil spirits!
Person 3:
We should tell everyone about Jesus!
Narrator:
News about Jesus spread everywhere.
Discussion Questions
Where was Jesus teaching?
Why were the people amazed at Jesus?
What did the evil spirit say about Jesus?
What command did Jesus give to the evil spirit?
What happened after Jesus spoke?
What does this story teach us about Jesus?
Why are evil spirits afraid of Jesus?
Who do we know that needs freedom from evil spirits?
When will God use us to help bring them freedom?
Who will you share this story with this week?
Memory Verse
Gospel of Luke 4:35
“Be quiet!” Jesus rebuked him. “Come out of him!”
Read it together.
Repeat it together.
LOOK AHEAD
Who will you share this week’s lesson with?
Who is ready to be baptized and follow Jesus?
Which people group needs a new house church?
Pray and go make disciples!