Still working through the overview of Mark. Something I noticed this time through is the word “authority”. It is repeated 9 times.
People are astounded at Christ’s teaching and the result of that teaching. Both validated His authority.
The Pharisees challenged His authority. He did not respond. That is interesting.
Jesus claimed authority and gave authority to the twelve, which is listed in 3:15 as one of the reasons He chose them.
This is a relatively big deal. Christ claims authority to forgive sins. He gives authority over unclean spirits.
He validates what He claims by miracles.
The Pharisees got it right in 3:7, only God can forgive sins. What does that say about Christ? Interesting that they missed the lesson.
It makes me wonder what I am missing about Christ’s authority over my life.
The Pharisees challenged His authority. He did not respond. That is interesting.
Jesus claimed authority and gave authority to the twelve, which is listed in 3:15 as one of the reasons He chose them.
This is a relatively big deal. Christ claims authority to forgive sins. He gives authority over unclean spirits.
He validates what He claims by miracles.
The Pharisees got it right in 3:7, only God can forgive sins. What does that say about Christ? Interesting that they missed the lesson.
It makes me wonder what I am missing about Christ’s authority over my life.
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