‘Jesus’ Authority, Priority & Purity’ (Mark 1:21-45)

In Mark 1:21-45, we see Jesus demonstrate authority in teaching, over unclean spirits, and in healing the sick. As amazing as Jesus’ authority is (the spirits are terrified and fear Jesus destroying them) we also see what is important to Jesus and what he has come to do with this authority: He cares about relationship with God and proclaiming the good news of how to get right with God. Jesus is both willing, and able, to make the ‘unclean’ clean, including you and I. How will we respond to this Jesus?

Message

Outline

• Who am I?

1. Jesus’ Authority (v.21-34)
   • In Teaching
   • Over Spirits
   • Over Sickness
2. Jesus’ Priority (v.35-39)
   • Prayer
   • Preaching
3. Jesus’ Purity (v.40-45)
   • Jesus’ willingness
   • Making the ‘unclean’ clean

• Living sacrifices