SERIES - The authority of Jesus Christ - Mark 1:16-27

Text: Mark 1:16-27

Jesus always has authority, whether it is calling disciples or releasing people from demons. Throughout His ministry, Jesus shows us that nobody is more powerful than Him!

1. Simon and Andrew, James and John
These men were fishermen called for a noble mission: to be fishers of men. Please pay attention to some aspects of this text:
a) Jesus saw these men. He always sees us: who we are, what we do, and where we are. He also sees our attitudes and work as well as our future.
b) Jesus called them with a definite objective: to become fishers of men. Jesus has a purpose for each one of us. We are not simply lost souls living a religious life! We are called to participate with HIM in His work.
c) They left their nets and followed him. This is immediate obedience! What can we learn from this kind of obedience?

2. Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.
a) Jesus always taught people because teaching is the basis for changing mindsets. Without Bible study we will be led astray by human feelings and worldly theories. Do we truly give value to biblical teaching?
b) The synagogue was the Jewish “church.” While Jesus was there he always changed lives by doing miracles. This is a truth: where Jesus is, there will always be miracles. We must learn to expect miracles in our church, cell groups and prayer meetings. When we pray in the name of Jesus, we will receive His power in and among us. Mark 5:36

3. “Have you come to destroy us?”
a) Praise the Lord! “The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil's work” 1John 3:8
b) The devil cannot keep doing his work when Jesus comes in His power! This is why it is so important to continue to seek Jesus during our cell group meetings, church services, prayer meetings, and Bible readings, etc.
c) Remember: Jesus has all the authority (verses 22 and 27). Christ’s authority is over all things and therefore nothing and no one can win against Him! Matthew 10:1; 28:18