Jesus: All Authority
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Mark Series
Mark Series
Looking at the Gospel of Mark from about 5,000 feet
Mark - Gentile who traveled with Paul and Barnabas (his cousin) on Paul’s first missionary journey, but then left them in Jerusalem. Paul and Mark eventually reconciled and Paul spoke well of Mark
Companion of Peter - Mark became a companion of Peter who, according to tradition, was crucified upside down in Rome.
Scholars tell us that Mark, as a Gentile, wrote specifically to Gentile believers who were being persecuted by Nero in Rome. He wrote to explain who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him.
Son of God / Son of Man
Son of God / Son of Man
Two titles will show up for Jesus in Mark’s gospel:
The Son of God - this emphasizes Jesus’ divine authority
The Son of Man - this emphasizes Jesus’ willingness to experience for our sake. He does so not just by becoming a human being, but by becoming a servant to others as well as suffering on behalf of others. He did this to enable us to have a relationship with God.
Jesus, The Son of God
Jesus, The Son of God
1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Authority
Authority
As I said a few moments ago, this title emphasizes the authority of Jesus Christ - let’s take a closer look at that:
Concise Oxford English Dictionary Authority
authority
■ noun (plural authorities)
1 the power or right to give orders and enforce obedience.
2 a person or organization exerting control in a political or administrative sphere.
3 the power to influence others based on recognized knowledge or expertise.
How do you feel when you hear the word “authority”? What type of image comes to mind?
government?
law enforcement?
principle/teacher?
We all have some type of authority has been placed over us - we always have and probably always will (as far as earthly authority) - The Bible even calls us to pray for those authorities that have been placed over us
Jesus displayed His authority in
Jesus displayed His authority in
22 And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
22 And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
27 Then they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authority He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.”
“Exousia” - power; authority
27 Then they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authority He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.”
Proposition/Why Listen?
We’re going to examine this authority that Jesus has and look at how it should affect us today - or you could say, “what difference does the authority of Christ make in my life today?”
First, let’s briefly look at where the authority of Jesus comes from:
Christ’s relationship to His Father (1; 9-11) - - - Trinity
Christ’s promise of authority (1-3; 7)
Second, let’s briefly look at the display of Christ’s authority:
Christ’s victory over Satan (12) power and his demons (23-28; 34) --- spiritual realm
Because of Adam’s sin in the garden, he
Christ’s power over sickness (29-31; 32-34) --- physical realm
Because of His authority, Christ calls people to: (15; 16-20)
Because of His authority, Christ calls people to: (15; 16-20)
Repent (turn from sin) - command given by one in authority
Believe (trust in Him) - believe that He is the answer (football coach on hot seat)
Follow (place your life in His hands) - live your life for Him
What difference does the authority of Christ make in your life?
What difference does the authority of Christ make in your life?
The authority of Christ calls me to a life of surrender (He is the answer to our problem, so we trust in Him)
We should repent and ask for forgiveness
We should trust in His grace to forgive
This should lead us to lay down our self-effort and self-righteousness
The authority of Christ calls me to a life of peace (He is in control, so we relinquish it)
We shouldn’t be overcome with anxiety
We shouldn’t get angry when things don’t go as planned
We shouldn’t try to manipulate situations and people to gain control
We should be pre-occupied by God’s kingdom instead of wealth and security
The authority of Christ calls me to a life of purpose (He gives us a mission)
We find lasting fulfillment, satisfaction, joy, and identity in following Christ
We won’t become bored or apathetic as we give our lives to Him and for His kingdom
We won’t be consumed with trying to find pleasure and happiness in the things of this world