Mat 12:29 | TNotes | STEP | 12:29 This parable forced the Pharisees to answer a simple question: Can anyone cast out demons without first binding Satan’s powers and thus opposing him (see Isa 49:24-26 ; 53:12 )? • tie him up: Jesus overcame Satan first at his temptation (Matt 4:1-11 ), then throughout his ministry (see Luke 10:17-20 ), and ultimately on the cross (see Col 2:14-15 ).

bIsa 49:24-26►

dMatt 4:1-11►

eLuke 10:17-20►

fCol 2:14-15►

‏ Matthew 12:29

12:29 ^a This parable forced the Pharisees to answer a simple question: Can anyone cast out demons without first binding Satan’s powers and thus opposing him (see Isa 49:24-26 ^b; 53:12 ^c)?

• tie him up: Jesus overcame Satan first at his temptation (Matt 4:1-11 ^d), then throughout his ministry (see Luke 10:17-20 ^e), and ultimately on the cross (see Col 2:14-15 ^f).