Mark 1:21 - Authority

November 17, 2024

November 17, 2024

Authority #

Mark 1:21-28

Introduction

In our passage, the word Authority appears twice, but the implication of authority is in every part of the passage we will look at.

authority - legal or rightful power; a right to command or to act; power exercised buy a person in virtue of his office or trust; dominion, jurisdiction;

In the gospel of Mark, Jesus is presented as a servant. However, it is very clear in the beginning of the gospel, that he is not a weak servant, but a very powerful, strong servant. While Jesus came to serve, and be a servant, by no means does that make him weak, or lessen his authority.

Mark 6:54 - Tale of Two Cities

July 27, 2025

Tale of Two Cities: One Christ. #

Mark 6:54-56

Introduction

The Gospel of Mark is action packed. We go from one episode, straight into another. There is a such an amazing portrait of the Saviour written by Mark. Jesus is portrayed as the great servant, going from one place to another in full ministry mode.

As a waitress would go from table to table, and serve people, Jesus travels from town to town serving people everywhere he goes. Serving complete strangers, family, the disciples, everyone he meets, he desires to serve them. It is quite amazing to see Jesus in that light, also knowing and realizing He is the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords… Jesus, in great humility serves!

Psalm 82

January 29, 2025

January 29, 2025

The God of gods #

Psalm 82:1-8

Introduction

We have a Psalm of rebuke, or admonition. Not all Psalms or songs are that of praise to God, but can as we have before us, be a psalm/song of rebuke, or admonition.

I. The Authority of God (1, 8) #

A. His Prominence #

• Demonstrated in two ways:

1. “standing” - #

2. “he judgeth” – He has the final say! They ultimately must stand before Him! #

B. The People “among the gods” #

1. Clarification of context (v6) #

• The word “gods” is not used to indicate a deity, but rather signifying the authority given to man. Verse 6-7 make that very clear.

Rom. 13:1 ¶ Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

Psalm 97

August 20, 2025

August 20, 2025 - Wednesday

Reminder to God’s People #

Psalm 97

Introduction

Verse 1 as is often the case in the Psalms, gives us the scope, and idea of this Psalm. It introduces Jehovah God, as well as the earth beneath him. Gladness is mentioned in this verse, but then is not brought up again until verse 6. Matter of fact, there is quite a contrast, because doom, gloom, and judgement are mentioned in the next 4 verses, before rejoicing is again brought up. In reading that again, it becomes evident, and noticeable.

Power in Prayer

May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

Power in Prayer #

Ephesians 6:17-20, 18*

Introduction

The context of Ephesians 6 we are given a list of the Armour of God. We are not going to look at the armor of God tonight, but understand that is the context in which our text is given. It is closely tied to and related to that context.

As a society, it would seem that sin has increased, and our nation has become more wicked, not more godly. The moral fiber of our society, is literally falling apart. Is that our failure? I don’t have to belabor or argue the point, it is clear and obvious.