Demons and Evil Spirits in the Bible Quiz Flashcards

#1

In the Gospel of Mark, how many demons did Jesus cast out of the man who lived among the tombs in the region of the Gerasenes?

📖 Mark 5:1-20

#2

According to the Book of Job, what was Satan's (referred to as 'the Satan') primary purpose when he appeared before God in the heavenly council?

📖 Job 1:6-11

#3

In Matthew 12:43-45, Jesus describes a demon that has been cast out of a person. After wandering through arid places, what does the demon do upon finding the person unchanged?

📖 Matthew 12:43-45

#4

In 1 Samuel 16:14-15, what specifically does the 'harmful spirit from the Lord' do to King Saul?

📖 1 Samuel 16:14-23

#5

In Luke 4:33-37, what unique statement does the demon-possessed man in the synagogue make about Jesus?

📖 Luke 4:33-37

#6

According to 2 Corinthians 11:14, what does Satan disguise himself as in order to deceive people?

📖 2 Corinthians 11:14

#7

In the account of the demon-possessed girl in Acts 16:16-18, what ability did she possess that brought her owners profit?

📖 Acts 16:16-18

#8

In Ephesians 6:12, Paul describes the nature of spiritual warfare by stating that our struggle is not against what?

📖 Ephesians 6:12

#2

To accuse Job of wickedness and prove his faith was false

In Job 1:6-11, Satan appears before God and accuses Job, suggesting that Job only serves God because of his prosperity and protection. Satan offers to prove that Job will curse God if his circumstances change.

Job 1:6-11

#1

Legion

The demon identified itself as 'Legion' because so many demons had possessed the man (Mark 5:9). A legion in Roman military terms consisted of approximately 6,000 soldiers, indicating an unusually severe case of demonic possession.

Mark 5:1-20

#4

It torments him, and he finds relief only through David's harp playing

The text explicitly states that a harmful spirit from the Lord tormented Saul, and his attendants suggested finding someone who could play the harp to relieve him; David was chosen and his playing soothed Saul (1 Samuel 16:14-23).

1 Samuel 16:14-23

#3

It immediately returns with seven other spirits more wicked than itself

Jesus teaches that when an unclean spirit leaves a person and finds the house empty, swept, and put in order, it returns with seven spirits more wicked than itself, making the person's final condition worse than the first (Matthew 12:43-45).

Matthew 12:43-45

#6

An angel of light

Paul writes that Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14), illustrating Satan's deceptive strategy of appearing righteous and good while promoting falsehood.

2 Corinthians 11:14

#5

'I know who you are—the Holy One of God'

The demon-possessed man cries out 'I know who you are—the Holy One of God!' (Luke 4:34). This demonstrates that demons recognize and acknowledge Jesus's divine identity, even while opposing Him.

Luke 4:33-37

#8

Flesh and blood

Paul explicitly states 'our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms' (Ephesians 6:12).

Ephesians 6:12

#7

She could predict future events through divination

The slave girl had a spirit that enabled her to predict the future (Acts 16:16). Her owners exploited this demonic ability to make significant profit through divination until Paul cast the spirit out.

Acts 16:16-18

#9

According to Matthew 8:31, when Jesus cast demons out of the Gadarene demoniac, what specific request did the demons make?

📖 Matthew 8:31-32

#10

In Revelation 12:7-9, how is Satan (the dragon) described after losing the heavenly war with Michael the archangel?

📖 Revelation 12:7-9

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#10

He is cast down to the earth with his angels

Revelation 12:9 states that Satan and his angels were cast out of heaven to the earth following the war with Michael (Revelation 12:7-9). This describes Satan's expulsion from heaven but not his final eternal judgment.

Revelation 12:7-9

#9

To enter into the herd of pigs nearby

The demons begged Jesus not to order them to go into the abyss, but instead asked to be sent into a nearby herd of pigs (Matthew 8:31-32), and Jesus granted their request.

Matthew 8:31-32

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