Jesus heals a demon-possessed man who was both blind and mute, astonishing the crowd and prompting speculation that He might be the Messiah. The Pharisees shockingly dismiss the miracle, claiming that Jesus casts out demons by the power of Satan rather than the Spirit. In response, Jesus highlights the division that such accusations represent and delivers a solemn warning that while most sins can be forgiven, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit—denying the Spirit’s work—will not be forgiven in this age or the age to come.

Colossians 2:13–15 shows that though we were once dead in sin, God made us alive with Christ by forgiving all our trespasses. At the cross, He canceled the record of debt that stood against us, nailing it to the cross and erasing it forever. In doing so, God disarmed the powers of darkness and publicly triumphed over them, giving believers both freedom from guilt and confidence in Christ’s victory.

John 12:26–37 shows Jesus embracing the cross as the hour of his glorification and the Father’s. Though his soul is troubled, he prays for God’s name to be honored, and a voice from heaven confirms it. At the cross, the world is judged, Satan is cast out, and all people are drawn to Christ—so we are urged to walk in the Light while it is still with us.