The Kingdom Has Come

Luke 11:14–16 CSB

Now he was driving out a demon that was mute. When the demon came out, the man who had been mute spoke, and the crowds were amazed. But some of them said, “He drives out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.” And others, as a test, were demanding of him a sign from heaven.

Luke 11:20 CSB

If I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

Luke 11:23 CSB

Anyone who is not with me is against me, and anyone who does not gather with me scatters.

Luke 11:21–22 CSB

When a strong man, fully armed, guards his estate, his possessions are secure. But when one stronger than he attacks and overpowers him, he takes from him all his weapons he trusted in, and divides up his plunder.

Colossians 2:15 CSB

He disarmed the rulers and authorities and disgraced them publicly; he triumphed over them in him.

Luke 11:24–26 CSB

“When an unclean spirit comes out of a person, it roams through waterless places looking for rest, and not finding rest, it then says, ‘I’ll go back to my house that I came from.’ Returning, it finds the house swept and put in order. Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and settle down there. As a result, that person’s last condition is worse than the first.”

2 Corinthians 7:10 CSB

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death.

1 John 4:4 CSB

You are from God, little children, and you have conquered them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

Luke 11:27–28 CSB

As he was saying these things, a woman from the crowd raised her voice and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that bore you and the one who nursed you!” He said, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.”

Luke 6:46 CSB

“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do the things I say?”