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THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS

Mark: Getting to Know Jesus-Part 44

Mark 11:27-33

 

1.   The Battle of the ________________. (27-28)

“They were astonished at His teaching because He was teaching them as one who had authority, and not like the scribes.” Mark 1:22 (CSB)

 

“They were all amazed, and so they began to ask each other, ‘What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.’” Mark 1:27 (CSB)

 

         Point:  Following Jesus is a call to ____________________

“Then He said to them all, ‘If anyone wants to follow after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of Me will save it.’”  vLuke 9:23-24 (CSB)

 

 2.    The Battle of the ________________. (29-32)

“Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” John 20:30-31 (CSB)

 

“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims His handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.” Psalm 19:1-2 (ESV)

 

          Point: Following Jesus is a call to ____________________.

 

3.    The Battle of the ___________________. (32-33)

“The fear of mankind is a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.” Proverbs 29:25 (CSB)

 

          Point: Following Jesus is a call to ___________________

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths”  Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV).