Day 14

“They were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as the Scribes” (Mark 1:22).

Read Mark 1:21-28. In what two notable ways was Jesus’ authority realized by the people?

•Authority in His TEACHING. (v 22)

•Authority over IMPURE spirits. (v 27)

After His death, burial, and resurrection, Jesus declared His authority over everything!

•Matthew 28:18-20 records His words to this effect. What is the extent of His authority to which He refers in Matthew 28:18? “ALL authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.”

ALL AUTHORITY

Throughout His life, and particularly during His ministry, Jesus demonstrated His authority, until, through His death, burial, and resurrection, He unquestionably demonstrated He held ALL authority!

•Authority over creation (John 1:3; Col. 1:17).

•Authority over all tangible and intangible resources (Phil. 4:19).

•Authority over disease and physical handicap (Mark 6:53-56; 7:31-37; 8:22-25; 10:46-52).

•Authority over the spirits (Mark 5:1-13).

•Authority over religion (Mark 11:15-18).

•Authority over man’s plans (Matthew 16:21-23).

•Authority over sin, the grave, and death (1 Corinthians 15:50-58; Revelation 1:17-18).

PRAY…

Jesus, You have demonstrated that You stand alone in creation and human history as the One with ALL authority. I bow in total submission to Your authority. You are our Sovereign God, Lord, Creator of heaven and earth, and victorious Savior vanquishing sin, the grave, and death! I praise You and worship You above all other things, for You alone are worthy to receive glory, honor and praise. Please exercise Your great, majestic authority over our church and bring revitalization to our fellowship, our effectiveness, our missional life, and our ministries, all for the glory of Your Name! Amen!

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