The striking story of the healing of the Gerasene demoniac, while full of possibility of dramatic and vivid treatment, seems to present difficulties so great, theological, historical, and moral, that the preacher generally leaves it unused. One is involved in the difficult question of demoniacal possession, not only of men, but also of swine; the improbability of so great a catastrophe seems very great; and, as an ethical question, the destruction of other people's property seems hard to excuse; so that the preacher might well conclude that the strength of the sermon would be lost in the details of apologetic discussion. As a matter of fact, however, these difficulties are not serious for the homiletic use of the story. On the contrary, as is often the case, these are the very points that give it its highest value for the sermon. The great significance of Jesus is his revelation of the spiritual power that is operative in this world. A few people recognize spiritual values; most of us in our little practical blindness do not very much perceive or understand them; and many men deny them altogether. This incident is a most impressive exemplification of the supreme faith of Jesus in the efficacy of spiritual forces to meet all human needs.