Exorcisms signified what in Jesus' ministry?

• A. A warning to skeptical crowds.
• B. An example of Jesus' dependence on others.
• C. Authority over evil and the presence of God's Kingdom.
• D. A demonstration of healing mostly physical.

Answer: (C)

Exorcisms in Jesus’ ministry signal the in-breaking of God’s kingdom and display his authority over the spiritual realm. When Jesus commands demons and they obey, it shows that he operates under divine authority and that the rule of God is present in his work. This deliverance reveals more than physical healing; it demonstrates liberation from the powers of darkness and the triumph of God’s reign, confirming Jesus’ mission to inaugurate salvation.

So, the best answer captures that Jesus’ exorcisms testify to his authority over evil and the arrival of God’s rule. They aren’t primarily about warnings to skeptical crowds, dependence on others, or just physical healing, even if those themes appear in the broader context.