The Authority of Jesus (Luke 4:31-44) - 2/26/23

INTRO

• Luke is moving from the person of Christ to authority He possess

• Jesus demonstrating His authority/Lordship
  

Through His Teaching – vv. 31-32

Taught them on the Sabbath

• Who is the most qualified to teach the OT.

  • Taught as if it was His autobiography

Astonished at His teaching… possessed authority.

• Spoke with confidence and boldness

• Matthew 7:28-29
  

Through Casting out Demons – vv. 33-37

In the synagogue

• Satan had the demonic in the synagogue (doctrine matters in the church)

Demon… cried out with a loud voice, Ha!

• Demons knew that in a holy war

• Fallen angels opposed to the Kingdom of God

• Satan is the ruler of the unbelieving world. John 8:44, 1 John 5:19

Holy One of God

• James 2:19 – Demons shudder

Be silent and come out

• Demonstrating His authority over the demon

• You…HUSH

• Now is not the time

And they were amazed at His Word

• At His teaching, authority, and power

The news spreads

Through Healing the Masses – vv. 38-41

Simon’s house

• More private and intimate

Rebuked the fever and she began to serve Him

• Touched by Christ. Completely. Wholly

• Response…serve Him

Laid hands on every one of them and healed

• Personal. Face to Face

Demons crying out “You are the Son of God

• Knew He was the Christ

Thoughts on Jesus’ healing ministry:

• Pointing people to who He is (authority/power)

• Pointing people to the new birth

  • Ultimate healing

  • From dead to alive. NEW LIFE

• Every disease

  • Not live the TV preachers that just heal certain types

  • Jesus heals ALL

Through Fulfilling His ministry – vv. 42-44

I must preach the Kingdom of God

• Rule and reign of God

• Demonic

• Physical

Same today…

• Satan is opposed to the WORD

• Yet, the Word has the power and authority

• We too, should continue preaching the Kingdom