Preaching with Proof

November 1, 2015 Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Series: Discipleship Defined

Topic: Bible Scripture: Mark 1:21–39

BIG IDEA: Jesus has authority over every aspect of your life

1. Authority declared (vv. 21-23)

2. Authority displayed (vv. 23-34)
a. Over all things spiritual (vv. 23-28)

For “the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ…” And only God can overpower him “for God who said, “Let light shine of out darkness has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ" (2 Cor 4:4, 6)

b. Over all things physical (vv. 29-31)
5 facts about Biblical healing:
1. Immediate
2. Total
3. Public
4. Ordinary occasions
5. Abundant

5 facts about physical ailments:
1. Jesus knows your pain.
2. Jesus is sovereign over your pain.
3. Jesus is sufficient to remove the pain.
4. Jesus’ causes what pain he allows to work together for your good
5. Jesus will one day remove all pain.

3. Authority defined (vv. 35-39)

Bringing Faith to Life:
What are you more desirous of? His word or His miracles?
-The flesh wants an instant fix, instant gratification. We say, "I love what you can for me," but God says, "I love when you listen to my word." Love God by keeping His commandments (1 John 2:4; 5:3; 2 John 1:6).
-When you learn who Jesus is by what he does, you’ll listen differently to what he says. You’ll treasure His word.
-He acted in authority, so he could speak into your life with authority. Only Jesus has that authority: to change you from the inside out.

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