Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every single day.

And a big shout-out today to Jon David from Evansville, IN. Jon, thank you for being a part of this movement through Project23. You are making a difference for the Gospel. This one’s for you.

Today, we’re looking at Mark 3:27:

But no one can enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man. Then indeed he may plunder his house. — Mark 3:27

Today’s verse comes right in the middle of a tense moment. Jesus is facing false accusations from the scribes that he’s casting out demons by the power of Satan. And Jesus, in calm authority, responds with a short parable—a one-sentence story packed with power:

“No one can enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man.”

Jesus isn’t just defending himself with a theoretical example. He’s describing what he came to do. What he is going to do—on the Cross.

In the imagery, the “strong man” represents Satan. The “house” represents this broken, sin-stained world. And the “plunder”? That’s people—souls held captive under the weight of sin and spiritual darkness.

What we discover in this bit of cryptic text is that Jesus didn’t just come to teach, inspire, or heal. He came to invade enemy territory.
To bind the "strong man." To rescue the "plunder" that had been stolen.

That is a bold declaration and a prophetic statement about his mission in one sentence. You see, Jesus doesn't negotiate with darkness as the scribes suggested—he overpowers it.

And he still does.

We don’t fight for victory—we fight from it.

Why? Because the strong man has been bound. Jesus tied him up at the cross and walked out of the tomb three days later with the keys in hand.

So why do you still live like you're a prisoner to sin?

So many believers are still walking around like they’re stuck in the strong man’s house—afraid, anxious, ashamed—when the one who broke in is already leading them out. You are not bound anymore. Sin doesn’t own you. Fear doesn’t rule you. The accuser has been silenced.

So, walk free today. The Stronger Man has come. Live in victory and fight from his victory.

ASK THIS:

1. What does the image of the “strong man” reveal about spiritual conflict?
2. How has Jesus already overcome this enemy?
3. Are there areas where you still feel bound by something Jesus already defeated?
4. What would it look like to walk in freedom this week?

DO THIS:

Name one area where you’ve been living like a prisoner. Declare today that Jesus has already broken that chain—and ask Him for the faith to walk free.

PRAY THIS:

Jesus, you are the Stronger One. Thank you for rescuing me from the enemy’s grip. Help me live today like someone who’s truly free. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

Rescue Story.