THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS

#6 in our series in The Gospel of Luke
Tim Cartwright

Luke 4:31-44

Jesus Demonstrated Transcendent Authority in His Teaching.

“And they were astonished at his teaching, for his word possessed authority.” – Luke 4:32

Many Were Impressed by Jesus

1. Impressed by His authority
2. Impressed by His wisdom
3. Impressed by His parables and teachings

Jesus Demonstrated Transcendent Authority in the Spiritual Realm

Demons Consistently…

• Recognize Jesus’ divine identity
• Submit to His authority
• Respond with fear
• Acknowledge His power to judge them

“If Christians didn’t have to deal with spiritual forces, then why would we need armor?” – Karl Payne

Jesus Demonstrated Holistic Authority in the Physical Realm

“Now Simon’s mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and they appealed to him on her behalf. And he
stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her…” – Luke 4:38-39

Jesus Declares His Ultimate Mission

“I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose.” – Luke 4:44

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