15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” 19 So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.
Mark 16:15-20
Q & A：
- Discuss if you believe that the same Holy Spirit whom Jesus was anointed with also resides in us, and we as believers and the church can do power evangelism like Jesus when He was ministering on earth alone and greater works. Knowing that we are vested with Jesus’ authority and Christ’s position that is above all principality, power, might and dominion, and that there is power in Jesus’ name and not based on our abilities, how does this help you to minister to those that need power evangelism? (Mark 16:15-20; John 14:12-13; Matt 28:18; Col 2:15; Eph 1:20-23)
- What are the different platforms that the demonic realm uses to influence the unbelievers with the intention to possess and control them, and discuss if you may knowingly or unknowingly be exposed to some of these items or practices of the dark forces? Explain the connection of the evil spirits’ desire to possess a body, the body is like an empty house where the evil spirits will take residence if they allow it to happen and unwilling to let go, and when the gospel is shared and the Holy Spirit takes residence in the heart of the individual. (Mark 16:17; John 8:44)
- What is the main objective of the demonic influences and explain your understanding of possession, oppression and obsession. Discuss the danger or consequences of having covetousness or the love of money, consulting the help of geomancy or mediums can have on people’s lives especially with fear imposed by the devil. (Matt 12:45; Matt 8:29; 2 Cor 4:3-4; Col 3:5; Lev 19:31)