Today’s Message

Date:               February 12, 2006

Speaker:          Pastor Steven Thomas

Title:                Of Opinions and Authority

Text:                Mark 1:21-28

21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. 23 Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit cried out, 24 “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!”

25 “Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!” 26 The evil spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.

27 The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching—and with authority! He even gives orders to evil spirits and they obey him.” 28 News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee.

Introduction:  We have seen in our study of Mark that the author had a keen interest in making sure that we understand the unique identity of Jesus Christ.  He is none other than the very Son of God.  This fact has profound implications for our response to Jesus’ teaching.  Because of his identity, Jesus spoke with unique authority.

I.          Jesus’ authority was evident in his teaching.

II.        Jesus’ authority was proven by his miracles.

Today’s take-home truth:  Jesus has spoken and you should listen because he speaks for God.

Today’s Message

Date:               February 12, 2006

Speaker:          Pastor Steven Thomas

Title:                Of Opinions and Authority

Text:                Mark 1:21-28

21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. 23 Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit cried out, 24 “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!”

25 “Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!” 26 The evil spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.

27 The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching—and with authority! He even gives orders to evil spirits and they obey him.” 28 News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee.

Introduction:  We have seen in our study of Mark that the author had a keen interest in making sure that we understand the unique identity of Jesus Christ.  He is none other than the very Son of God.  This fact has profound implications for our response to Jesus’ teaching.  Because of his identity, Jesus spoke with unique authority.

I.          Jesus’ authority was evident in his teaching.

II.        Jesus’ authority was proven by his miracles.

Today’s take-home truth:  Jesus has spoken and you should listen because he speaks for God.