How Do We Respond?

Sermon Notes:

This week’s sermon comes from the lectionary gospel selection of Mark 1: 21-28. The authority of Jesus is the theme of this text. Jesus goes into the synagogue and teaches with authority, and then Jesus shows he has authority over unclean spirits. Right alongside this theme of authority is the theme of recognition. Those who hear Jesus recognize that Jesus is teaching with some new authenticity that the current teachers of the Law have been missing, and they respond with amazement. The unclean spirit also recognizes in Jesus his authority, and that spirit responds as well. We know the spirit is obedient and leaves the man when Jesus commands it. Does the congregation of the synagogue respond as obediently? And more importantly, do we respond with obedience when we experience the fresh, life-giving authority of Jesus in our lives?

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