# Binding The Strong Man

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Podcast: [Broward Church: In the Meantime](https://stenobird.com/podcast/broward-church-in-the-meantime-6690080)
Published: 2025-10-16T19:48:54+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we step into one of the most fascinating confrontations in Scripture — when Jesus casts out a demon and is accused of working with Satan. What looks like a simple exorcism in Matthew 12 is actually a cosmic showdown — a clash between two kingdoms, two councils, and two powers at work in the world. The Bible shows us that God rules over a divine council — a host of spiritual beings meant to help govern creation. But some of them rebelled, setting up counterfeit kingdoms and claiming authority over the nations. Behind every false god and idol stands a fallen ruler—a corrupt administrator who turned against the Most High. That’s the world Jesus steps into. When He drives out demons and heals the oppressed, He isn’t just performing miracles—He’s reclaiming territory that belongs to God. Every exorcism is an act of divine warfare. Every deliverance declares, “The Kingdom of God has come upon you.” Jesus describes Satan as a “strong man” who guards his house. But then He reveals Himself as the stronger one — the One who enters the strong man’s house, ties him up, and plunders his goods. Humanity had given the enemy authority through sin, but Jesus came to take it back. His ministry on earth is the opening move in a full-scale invasion of the rebel kingdom. Through the cross and resurrection, Jesus disarmed every power and authority that claimed dominion. And now, through His Spirit, that same authority flows to His Church. We are called to continue the mission — to take the light of Christ into every place the enemy once claimed, to make disciples of all nations, and to live as members of God’s restored divine council family. But Jesus gives us a warning, too. There’s no middle ground. “Whoever is not with Me is against Me.” Our words, our actions, our loyal…

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