We begin today looking at some of Jesus’ miracles in Mark’s Gospel to coincide with the current Sunday morning series in worship.

In this miracle the keyword is authority. There is authority first in teaching (v21-22). This came from who Jesus was (the Son of God), the power He had (the Holy Spirit), and the message He proclaimed (God’s Word).

The scribes based their teaching on what other men said but Jesus taught what God said. Today for the church to thrive we need to pray for teachers to teach God’s Word with authority that will cause people to listen and obey. People want to be entertain but God’s preachers are to open His Word.

The second area where we see Jesus’ authority is in casting out evil (v23-28). Satan and his demons have great power to attack and destroy, but they are totally unable to stand against Christ. We see the fear the demons have of Jesus (v24) and with a word He drives them out.

As we consider the great evil that surrounds us and is maybe still so active in our own lives and families, we need to look to Christ in faith and prayer for the victory.