The Berean Post

Mark 5:1–20 tells the unforgettable story of the man possessed by Legion, living among the tombs where no chains could hold him. Jesus crosses into Gentile territory, confronts a demonic army, and restores a man to sanity while an entire herd of pigs plunges into the sea. The story challenges us with one haunting question: will we welcome His authority, or beg Him to leave?

Mark 3:20–21 records the moment Jesus’ own family tried to restrain Him, saying He was “out of His mind.” This study uncovers the cultural background, prophetic echoes, and modern application for disciples today.

When Jesus called Levi, the tax collector, it was a scandal. No rabbi chose a traitor. Yet Jesus not only called him—He sat at his table. The story still confronts us today.