The Authority of Jesus - 4th Sunday in OT

Jesus above all persons was willing to do whatever was necessary to accomplish what His Father had sent Him to do. His authority came from his relationship with the Father. His authority came from His genuine commitment to serving people. His authority came from His willingness to do whatever it took--even sacrificing His own life--to accomplish that for which He was sent. And His authority continues to set the oppressed free from whatever unclean spirit that may have taken hold on their hearts! Jesus can speak peace to the human heart, strengthen the weak, and give life to those who are spiritually dead. And that is Good News!