of Jesus himself (Mark 8:27f.; Matt. 16:13f.; Luke 9:18f.). Who is this man who heals the sick? Who pardons sinners? He and his disciples believed that he did everything by “the Holy Spirit.” But his opponents said that it is “by Beelzebub, the prince of the demons” (Mark 3:22; Matt. 12:24; 9:34). The same question—who is he?—and nothing concerning his teachings and beliefs—was asked in the trial before the Sanhedrin (Mark 14:61 and parallels). Healing of the sick, exorcism of demons, and revival
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