Jesus Stories

Jesus Stories


#4-35 Jesus’ Opposition

March 12, 2025

What Happens in This Episode?
We go in depth in this Jesus Stories episode concerning the opposition which Jesus faces as he shares the Kingdom of God. Where does it come from? What form does it take? Is the opposition still active? If so, how do we deal with it?
Scriptures Referenced in This Episode

Luke 8:1-2
Matthew 12:24
Matthew 12:25
Matthew 12:30
Luke 11:39
John 2:25
Luke 11:42-52
Luke 12:1

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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Chapters Guide

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:01 - Mary Magdalene
00:05:15 - Demon Possessed Man
00:05:25 - Battle between Satan and Jesus
00:06:35 - Jesus direct opposition from Satan
00:07:07 - Demon possession in Jesus\' time
00:07:50 - Crowd\'s opposition
00:08:06 - Pharisee\'s opposition
00:09:09 - Choices
00:10:08 - A deliberate choice
00:10:42 - Pharisaical Justification
00:11:07 - A Dinner Invitation
00:11:30 - Pharisee\'s motivation for opposition
00:12:35 - Woes
00:14:02 - Summary
00:14:25 - Our Choices
00:16:22 - `What Opposition Do You Face?
00:17:03 - Conclusion