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150 Expository Sermon Outlines 144. Christ’s Authority (Mark 1:14–34)

After being tempted for forty days, Scripture says of Jesus, “He returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee”—

He Taught-the Word of God

Authority, unlike the norm

It was new teaching it rang true the power of God and not empty words of men,

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible Chapter 1

referring quite as much to the manner as the matter of it.

Most Christians would like to send their recruits to Bible college for five years. I would like to send them to hell for five minutes. That would do more than anything else to prepare them for a lifetime of compassionate ministry.

William Booth

He Healed

by casting out a demon and then Simon’s mother in law

Outlines from Mark and Acts 2. The Complete Christ—Mark 1:21–45

I. THE POWER—vv. 21–28

A. Preaching—vv. 21–22. Christ went into the synagogue and taught God’s Word. People were surprised because He preached with authority.

B. Problem—vv. 23–24. A man with an unclean spirit (demon). This man knew Christ’s power.

C. Power—vv. 25–27. The demon obeys Christ and comes out of the man.

D. Popularity—v. 28. Christ’s fame spreads throughout the area.

II. THE PERFECTION—vv. 29–34

A. Problem—vv. 29–30. Peter’s mother-in-law is sick with a high fever.

B. Power—v. 31. Christ heals the fever.

C. Popularity—vv. 32–33. Many come to Christ for healing.

D. Perfection—v. 34. He heals the sick and casts out demons.

III. THE PRAYER—vv. 35–37

A. The seeking Christ—v. 35. Christ always spent much time in prayer, seeking God’s will. He also recognized His need for power.

B. The seeking crowd—vv. 36–37. Peter and others went to find the Christ, telling Him all the people were seeking Him.

We should not wait until we need help before we seek Christ. Learn to pray when the sun shines, then you will know how to pray when the storms come.

IV. THE PREACHING—vv. 38–39

A. Desire—v. 38. Christ had a desire to preach in all towns. He wanted all to hear the gospel. Note