Introduction

Jesus was not only a teacher, healer, and miracle-worker—He was an exorcist. Deliverance was a core expression of His mission to destroy the works of the devil, liberate people, and advance the Kingdom of God.

1. WHAT — Jesus Was an Exorcist (And What Demons Are)

Scripture consistently shows Jesus directly confronting, exposing, and removing demons as part of His normal ministry.

What Demons Are

Demons are unembodied spirits—disembodied personalities aligned with the kingdom of darkness. They agitate, deceive, and pressure people toward destructive actions.

What Demons Do

Their strategy typically follows:

1. Plant a lie
2. Agitate emotions
3. Influence decisions
4. Produce destructive actions

Jesus’ Exorcism Ministry

“He cast out the spirits with a word.” (Matthew 8:16 NKJV)

“He was casting out a demon, and it was mute…” (Luke 11:14 NKJV)

“With authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.” (Luke 4:36 NKJV)

“The demons are cast out.” (Matthew 11:5 NKJV)

2. WHY — To Root Out the Devil’s Works and Restore Creation

Deliverance reverses the corruption introduced by the fall and restores people to God’s original design. It is creation-restoration work, not merely personal freedom.

3. WHO — The Chain of Authority: 12 → 70 → Believers

The Twelve

“He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out…” (Matthew 10:1 NKJV)

The Seventy

“Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.” (Luke 10:17 NKJV)

All Believers

“He who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also.” (John 14:12 NKJV)

“In My name they will cast out demons.” (Mark 16:17 NKJV)

4. HOW — Jesus Equipped Believers

Jesus equipped believers with His Name, His Spirit, His Authority, and His Commission.

His Name

“In My name they will cast out demons.” (Mark 16:17 NKJV)

His Spirit

“If I cast out demons by the Spirit of God…” (Matthew 12:28 NKJV)

His Authority

“I give you authority… over all the power of the enemy.” (Luke 10:19 NKJV)

His Commission

“Teach them to observe all things that I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:20 NKJV)

5. WHEN — When Believers Step Into Deliverance

Believers should engage in deliverance when

1. When encountering oppression
2. When someone seeks freedom
3. During discipleship
4. During evangelism
5. When the Spirit prompts
6. Self-deliverance

Where to Learn More

Scriptures

Mark 1–5

Luke 9–10

Ephesians 6

Acts 8, 16, 19

Books

• Derek Prince – They Shall Expel Demons
• Frank Hammond – Pigs in the Parlor
• Neil Anderson – The Bondage Breaker

Teachers

Derek Prince Ministries

Isaiah Saldivar

Dan Mohler

Frank Turek