In this teaching from Mark 5, Jesus encounters a violent, demon-possessed man. The demons recognize Jesus as the Son of the Most High God, beg not to be tormented or sent away, and are permitted to enter a herd of about 2,000 pigs, which then rush into the sea and drown—demonstrating Christ’s supreme authority over demonic forces. The healed man wants to follow Jesus but is sent home to testify to his friends and loved ones about the great things the Lord has done, illustrating the power available to believers who are “strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might” (Eph. 6:10).