Biblical text

Mark 1.21-27 (NTE and SBLGNT)

Study Materials

• Exorcism in Mark’s Gospel by Olusola Igbari
• The Stories and Reports of Exorcism in Mark’s Narrative by Harry X (local copy here)

• Ask the Exorcist: “Isn’t exorcism all a big lie of demons to distract from the gospel?”

• What Did Exorcism Mean To Jesus? by Greg Carey
• Demon-Possession and Exorcism in the New Testament by James D.G. Dunn and Graham H. Twelftree

Some videos

• Understanding demonic possession. A video interview of a Roman Catholic priest from the diocese of Cubao, on ABS-CBN, a Filipino Christian broadcasting network. Pay close attention to the distinctions he draws between various forms of demonic activity on persons and places.
• Understanding demonic possession. A video with footage of an actual exorcism and post exorcism interview with the woman who was delivered. Also contributions from a secular psychologist. Note carefully the different reasons given by the various contributors to support their position. But also note the testimony of the woman.
• Exorcism in India | National Geographic. How can we explain an exorcism by the Hindu exorcist? Observe the difference between what is depicted here and in the previous two videos.
• Can a Christian be demon possessed? A video that addresses an important question.

Session recordings

• Only audio
• Shared screen and speaker view