Message: “Authority in Word and Works” from Tom Leonard
A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Authority in Word and Works
How do we know that Jesus is the Messiah (Anointed One)?
Main Point: Jesus’ claim on us as the Messiah is confirmed by the authority and power in His words and works
You can’t be neutral about Jesus – either you embrace and follow Him or reject Him and be lost!
Jesus is fulfilling His commission as the ‘Anointed One’ (Messiah) (verses 18-19)
1. The authority in Messiah’s message demands our attention. (verses 18-19)
‘Authority’ (Greek – exousia) = delegated power/capacity.
Luke 20:2
*His message > ‘Repent, the Kingdom of God is here.’ (in the person of the Messiah)Mark 1:15
Verse 32 They were amazed/overwhelmed – shocked!
2. The unclean spirit was terrified of Jesus the Messiah, then tried to distract, derail, and discredit Him.(verses 33-35)
‘Destroy’ = do away with completely. I John 3:8
3. The power in Messiah’s work calls us to believe!(verses 36-37)
‘Power’ (Greek – dunamis) = inherent capability to do the miraculous.
‘Power’ (Greek – dunamis) = inherent capability to do the miraculous.
Jesus silences (muzzles!) the unclean spirit, then commands it out of the man.
They were again amazed – shocked at His command, but He calls us to embrace and follow Him as Messiah!
Psalm 77:13-20
John 6:26
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