The Jesus Scandal Part 7

The Jesus Scandal Part 7

Not empty words

Mark 1:21-28

Scripture

21 And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching. 22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out,24 “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” 25 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” 26 And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying out with a loud voice, came out of him. 27 And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” 28 And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee.

Story 1

Story of me trying to boss others around when I wasn’t in charge

Application 1

The word has authority

We need to trust and obey God’s word

Story 2

Me using my dog to make friends

Supporting Scripture

Matthew 28:18-20

18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[b] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Application 2

Jesus has authority over all things

Miracles are used to further God’s word and mission

Jesus doesn’t need you to give Him permission

Your opinion doesn’t affect His authority

His authority should be a blessing that provides us peace

Conclusion

Do you take joy in Jesus’ authority?