Gospel Reading: Mark 1:21 – 28

Mark 1:21 – 28 21 Jesus and his disciples came to the town of Capernaum, and on the next Sabbath Jesus went to the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people who heard him were amazed at the way he taught, for he wasn't like the teachers of the Law; instead, he taught with authority.

Mark 1:21 – 28 23 Just then a man with an evil spirit came into the synagogue and screamed, 24 “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Are you here to destroy us? I know who you are—you are God's holy messenger!” 25 Jesus ordered the spirit, “Be quiet, and come out of the man!”

Mark 1:21 – 28 26 The evil spirit shook the man hard, gave a loud scream, and came out of him. 27 The people were all so amazed that they started saying to one another, “What is this? Is it some kind of new teaching? This man has authority to give orders to the evil spirits, and they obey him!” 28 And so the news about Jesus spread quickly everywhere in the province of Galilee.

Mark 1:21 – 28 School starts soon

Mark 1:21 – 28 School starts soon - need good teaching

Mark 1:21 – 28 School starts soon - need good teaching 1st Century Israel – people need good teaching

Mark 1:21 – 28 School starts soon - need good teaching 1st Century Israel – people need good teaching - Scribes were the ideal teachers

Mark 1:21 – 28 School starts soon - need good teaching 1st Century Israel – people need good teaching - Scribes were the ideal teachers - Jesus started teaching V21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.

Mark 1:21 – 28 School starts soon - need good teaching 1st Century Israel – people need good teaching - Scribes were the ideal teachers - Jesus started teaching – was compared to the Scribes V21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.

Mark 1:21 – 28 School starts soon - need good teaching 1st Century Israel – people need good teaching - Scribes were the ideal teachers - Jesus started teaching – was compared to the Scribes - People were amazed V22 ... were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law.

“Jesus, the teacher with authority” Mark 1:21 – 28 “Jesus, the teacher with authority” V22 ... were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law.

“Jesus, the teacher with authority” Mark 1:21 – 28 “Jesus, the teacher with authority” Not based on credentials V22 ... were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law.

“Jesus, the teacher with authority” Mark 1:21 – 28 “Jesus, the teacher with authority” Not based on credentials Based on who he is – Son of God V22 ... were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law.

“Jesus, the teacher with authority” Mark 1:21 – 28 “Jesus, the teacher with authority” Not based on credentials Based on who he is – Son of God To teach with authority = teach something you own, or have been authorised to. V22 ... were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law.

Mark 1:21 – 28 “Jesus, the teacher with authority” .

“Jesus, the teacher with authority” Mark 1:21 – 28 “Jesus, the teacher with authority” V23 Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out, 24 “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” 25 “Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!”

“Jesus, the teacher with authority” Mark 1:21 – 28 “Jesus, the teacher with authority” Over the Spiritual World V23 Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out, 24 “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” 25 “Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!”

“Jesus, the teacher with authority” Mark 1:21 – 28 “Jesus, the teacher with authority” Over the Spiritual World V27 The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching—and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him.” 28 News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee.

“Jesus, the teacher with authority” Mark 1:21 – 28 “Jesus, the teacher with authority” Over the Spiritual World Over all people V27 The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching—and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him.” 28 News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee.

“Jesus, the teacher with authority” Mark 1:21 – 28 “Jesus, the teacher with authority” Over the Spiritual World Over all people V28 And so the news about Jesus spread quickly everywhere in the province of Galilee.

“Jesus, the teacher with authority” Mark 1:21 – 28 “Jesus, the teacher with authority” Over the Spiritual World Over all people because he taught with authority V28 And so the news about Jesus spread quickly everywhere in the province of Galilee.

“Jesus, the teacher with authority” Mark 1:21 – 28 “Jesus, the teacher with authority” Over the Spiritual World Over all people because he taught with authority Read Scripture Pray always and depend on Jesus’ authority