The Triumphant Churchearth.
For example, in the Old Testament, we don't see
people casting evil spirits out of anyone or taking
authority over the devil because under the Old
Covenant no one had any authority over the devil or evil
spirits. But when Jesus came on the scene in His earth
walk, it was different. Evil spirits and man instantly
recognized Jesus' authority as He walked upon this
earth.
MARK 1:21-24
21 And they [Jesus and His disciples] went into
Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath
day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.
22 And they were astonished at his doctrine
[teaching]: FOR HE TAUGHT THEM AS ONE
THAT HAD AUTHORITY, and not as the scribes.
23 And there was in their synagogue a man with
an UNCLEAN SPIRIT; and he cried out,
24 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with
thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to
destroy us? I KNOW THEE WHO THOU ART, the
Holy One of God."
Throughout the New Testament, we see that
demons and evil spirits instantly recognized and knew
Jesus. Here in Mark, the unclean spirit in this man not
only knew who Jesus was, but he also recognized Jesus'
authority.
Even the scribes, Pharisees, and the people in the
synagogue recognized Jesus' authority. They marveled
and were astonished because Jesus taught with
authority, not as the scribes taught. Both men and
demons recognized Jesus' authority and bowed before
it.
Demons feared Jesus because He proved Himself to