through expelling of demons and healings will proceed to launch a direct assault on Satan’s dominion in this world, releasing persons from oppression. Demonic possession and liberation from it, as interpreted by Jesus, amount to a contest of kingdoms, between the powerful rule of Satan and the mightier dominion of God (11:14–20). Jesus will not seek to exert power over other people but instead liberate the poor and oppressed. [9–13] The episode culminates in a debate, set at the temple in Jerusalem,