Sunday Morning Series - Walking in the Authority of Jesus - Growing in Confidence

Text:  Mark 2:1-12 & various

How many times have we decided to obey God, but haven't done it?

The power of sin is like paralysis of a body.

One who is paralyzed has lost physical mobility. While the person is alive, whatever he accomplishes requires help from others. Sin has the same effect on the soul. There is a loss of spiritual mobility. Much good is lost, and the person is dependent upon others. There is no forward movement.

Authority needs confidence, while power needs connection. Guilt from sin compromises the authority given to us. This authority is given, not earned. As long as the enemy keeps us guilty, he keeps us from walking in authority to the degree that we should.

As we grow in the knowledge of what God has done for us to free us from sin, we grow in the authority we walk in and depend less on others.

Power to Forgive Sins - Mark 2:6-10

Power to Heal

The power of the Lord was present to heal them (Luke 5:17). The word, "power," here is dunamis in the Greek - miraculous power, ability, might, or strength. In Mark 2:10 - "the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins..." the word for, "power," is exousia - delegated influence, authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, or right.

In Matthew 21:23-46, a question is put to Jesus. Note: He answered their question with a question. Just because you are asked a question doesn't mean you are obligated to answer even if you know the answer. They were trying to entrap him. Qualify people before you give them truth. Otherwise they won't 1) Understand it, 2) Don't want it.

God's power over the invisible is never truly demonstrated to the world until they see God's power over what is visible.

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If you're visiting in the area or looking for a church home, we invite you to our Sunday Morning Service at 10:00 AM.  Children's Church also starts at 10:00 AM. Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA.  We look forward to meeting you.