Unmatched Authority 4 of 4

Mark 1:21-28 New Living Translation… Jesus and his companions went to the town of Capernaum. When the Sabbath day came, he went into the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, for he taught with real authority—quite unlike the teachers of religious law. 23 Suddenly, a man in the synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit cried out, 24 “Why are you interfering with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!”

25 But Jesus reprimanded him. “Be quiet! Come out of the man,” he ordered. 26 At that, the evil spirit screamed, threw the man into a convulsion, and then came out of him.

27 Amazement gripped the audience, and they began to discuss what had happened. “What sort of new teaching is this?” they asked excitedly. “It has such authority! Even evil spirits obey his orders!” 28 The news about Jesus spread quickly throughout the entire region of Galilee.

Introduction: Your life possesses intrinsic value, sacred worth, and inherent beauty. Reference Psalms 139:14

Transition: Parallel passage Luke 4:31-37

Exposition: As we reflect on this story, we should ponder two vital questions…

-Where is God during the struggle?

Reference Psalm 46:10, Deuteronomy 31:6

-How is grace at work in the struggle?

Reference Hebrews 4:16, Psalm 34:19

Conclusion: The anchor of this message is praise.

Reference Psalm 30:5