Lesson 7: Who Can This Be?
HIM – Who Can This Be? (Lesson 7)
Date: May 17, 2026
Primary Text: Mark 4:35–41; Mark 5:1–20
Introduction
“On the same day…”
The same day the disciples received revelation, they encountered a storm.
I. Understanding the Purpose of Storms
In the Kingdom, revelation received in moments of teaching will eventually be tested in moments of transition.
Definition of Transition:
The process of moving from one state, condition, or season into another.
Point:
There is no transformation without transition because growth requires movement.
II. Jesus Initiated the Crossing
Scripture: Mark 4:35
“Let us cross over to the other side.”
Notice:
The storm happened while obeying Jesus.
Important Principle:
Obedience does not exempt us from storms.
Sometimes obedience leads directly into environments that reveal whether we trust the One who spoke.
III. The Storm as Examination
Scripture: Mark 4:37–38
“And a great windstorm arose…”
Point:
The storm was not interruption—it was examination.
It revealed:
the condition of their trust
their fear
their understanding of Jesus
their heart posture
IV. From Information to Conviction
At some point, revelation must move from information to conviction.
The disciples had:
the presence of Jesus
the promise of Jesus
the word of Jesus
And they still panicked.
V. The Power of Jesus’ Word
When Jesus said, “Let us cross over,” the outcome was already contained within His word.
Point:
If Jesus said “cross over,” then sinking was never the final destination.
VI. Fear Reveals Where Trust Really Rests
Fear causes us to lock into our interpretation of circumstances rather than God’s promise.
Thought:
Anyone can shout faith on the shore, but storms reveal what we truly believe during transition.
VII. The Classroom
Hearing is always followed by opportunity for application.
The disciples had heard His teaching.
Now the classroom became a crossing.
VIII. The Storm Was About Revelation
Scripture: Mark 4:39–41
“Peace, be still!”
IX. Jesus’ Authority Over Creation
In Jewish understanding, mastery over the sea belonged to God alone.
Thought:
Mark is revealing that Jesus is not merely a prophet or teacher—He exercises the authority of Yahweh Himself.
Scriptures:
Psalm 89:9
Psalm 107:29
Job 38:8–11
X. Fear Shifted
The disciples were first afraid of the storm.
Now they became afraid of the One in the boat.
Amplified Bible (Mark 4:41):
“Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”
XI. From Chaos in Creation to Chaos in Humanity
Scripture: Mark 5:1–10
Mark intentionally moves from:
chaos in creation (storm)
to chaos in humanity (demonic oppression)
XII. Jesus Has Authority Over All Chaos
external chaos
internal chaos
spiritual chaos
Truth:
Nothing is outside His dominion.
XIII. God the Son Who Carries His Government Upon His Shoulders
Scriptures: Mark 1:14–15; Isaiah 9:6–7
Point:
Jesus is the divine King bringing God’s rule into every realm of disorder.
XIV. Where Jesus Arrives
storms cease
demons flee
minds are restored
people are made whole
XV. Hell Recognized Him Before Men Do
Scripture: Mark 5:7
“What have I to do with You, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?”
XVI. The Demoniac as a Picture of Humanity
Scripture: Mark 5:1–10
The demoniac represents humanity apart from God:
tormented
isolated
self-destructive
bound
living among death
unable to free themselves
XVII. Understanding “Legion”
A Roman legion consisted of approximately 5,000–6,000 soldiers.
Point:
“Legion” communicates overwhelming organized oppression.
The man’s condition revealed the severity of bondage humanity experiences apart from Christ.
XVIII. Jesus Is the Answer for Humanity’s Chaos
Humanity continually attempts to solve spiritual problems with merely human solutions.
Expressions of chaos in our world today:
confusion
anxiety
addiction
broken identity
spiritual bondage
isolation
moral instability
XIX. The Power of Encountering Jesus
Scripture: Mark 5:15
“Sitting, clothed, and in his right mind.”
The formerly possessed man is now:
sitting
clothed
restored
whole
XX. The Kingdom of God Restores
Jesus did not merely come to inspire people—He came to establish God’s rule in hearts, minds, lives, and communities.
XXI. The Delivered Man Becomes Evidence of Kingdom Transformation
Jesus turns victims into witnesses.
Transformation includes:
bondage → freedom
torment → peace
isolation → mission
XXII. The Response of the Region
Scripture: Mark 5:16–17
“They began to plead with Him to depart from their region.”
XXIII. Jesus Disturbs Before He Restores
Jesus confronts what regions normalize in darkness.
The region had become comfortable with:
tombs
demons
uncleanness
disorder
XXIV. The Presence of Jesus Forces a Decision
People often want:
peace without repentance
freedom without surrender
healing without Lordship
XXV. Familiar Bondage vs Transforming Deliverance
Some people become more comfortable with dysfunction than disruption that leads to freedom.
Contrast in responses:
the delivered man begged to stay with Jesus
the crowd begged Jesus to leave
XXVI. The Economic Loss Exposed Their Priorities
They valued pigs over people.
What they saw:
pigs destroyed
supernatural authority displayed
a restored human life
Yet they focused on material loss instead of restoration.
Truth:
The Kingdom confronts systems where people have become secondary to gain.
XXVII. The Authority of Jesus Demands Response
Scriptures: Mark 5:6, 15
“When he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshiped Him.”
Point:
Jesus cannot merely be casually admired.
He must either be submitted to or be rejected.
XXVIII. Jesus Always Leaves a Witness
Scripture: Mark 5:20
“He departed and began to proclaim…”
Even when regions reject Him, Jesus still leaves behind a testimony.
Final Statement:
The man who once terrorized the region became the first missionary to it.
Closing Thought: Who Can This Be?
No matter how chaotic the world becomes, Jesus remains the answer because He alone has authority to restore what sin and brokenness have distorted.
Key Scriptures to Meditate and Memorize
Mark 4:39–41
Mark 5:15
Isaiah 9:6–7
Psalm 107:29