Jesus reveals He is God

And He said to them, “Where is your faith?” They were fearful and amazed, saying to one another, “Who then is this, that He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him?”
~ Luke 8:25

Luke 8:25 says, “He said to them, ‘Where is your faith?’ And they were afraid, and they marveled, saying to one another, ‘Who then is this, that he commands even winds and water, and they obey him?'” This verse powerfully points to the divine nature of Jesus. The disciples, seasoned fishermen familiar with the sea, were terrified by the storm and even more astounded when Jesus calmed it with a mere command. Their question, “Who then is this…?” highlights their growing realization that Jesus is more than a teacher or prophet. In Scripture, the ability to command nature is an attribute of God alone (Psalm 89:9, “You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, You still them”). By exercising authority over the wind and the sea, Jesus demonstrates a power that belongs to God Himself. This act is not a mere miracle but a revelation of His divine identity. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus does what only God can do—He forgives sins, receives worship, gives life, and exercises power over creation—confirming that He is truly God in the flesh. Luke 8:25 is one of many moments where Jesus’ divine nature breaks through in unmistakable clarity.

 

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Deuteronomy 11:1-12:32
Luke 8:22-39
Psalm 70:1-5
Proverbs 12:4

 


New Testament

Luke 8:22-39
  

Summary
Jesus Calms a Storm
Jesus Heals a Man with a Demon

 

And when He came out onto the land, He was met by a man from the city who was possessed with demons; and who had not put on any clothing for a long time, and was not living in a house, but in the tombs. Seeing Jesus, he cried out and fell before Him, and said in a loud voice, “What business do we have with each other, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You, do not torment me.” For He had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For it had seized him many times; and he was bound with chains and shackles and kept under guard, and yet he would break his bonds and be driven by the demon into the desert. And Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Legion”; for many demons had entered him. They were imploring Him not to command them to go away into the abyss. Now there was a herd of many swine feeding there on the mountain; and the demons implored Him to permit them to enter the swine. And He gave them permission. And the demons came out of the man and entered the swine; and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned. When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they ran away and reported it in the city and out in the country. The people went out to see what had happened; and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting down at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they became frightened. Those who had seen it reported to them how the man who was demon-possessed had been made well. And all the people of the country of the Gerasenes and the surrounding district asked Him to leave them, for they were gripped with great fear; and He got into a boat and returned. But the man from whom the demons had gone out was begging Him that he might accompany Him; but He sent him away, saying, “Return to your house and describe what great things God has done for you.” So he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him. ~ Luke 8:27-39

 

swine

And the demons came out of the man and entered the swine; and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned. ~ Luke 8:33

 

Overview: Luke 1-9  Video

 

Listen to John MacArthur on today’s scripture below

 
The Story of the Calm, Part 1
 Luke 8:22–25
 
The Story of the Calm, Part 2
 Luke 8:22–25
 
The Maniac Who Became a Missionary, Part 1
 Luke 8:26–29

 

The Maniac Who Became a Missionary, Part 2
 Luke 8:30–39
 
 
 
   
   
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