One with Authority

Mark 1:21-34

GOING DEEPER
Parallel, Related and Referenced Passages

1. JESUS IS ONE WITH UNMATCHED AUTHORITY
Characteristics of the Teaching of the Religious Leaders

• Based on Human Tradition 
  • Mark 7:5–9, Matthew 15:2–9 
• Focus on the Letter, Not the Spirit 
  • Matthew 23:23–24, Luke 11:46, 52 
• Hypocrisy and Inconsistency 
  • Matthew 23:2–3, Mark 12:38–40, Matthew 23:5–7 

 
2. WHY DO WE NEED HIM TO BE OUR AUTHORITY 

• John 14:6 – “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life…” 
• Romans (Law as thermometer analogy) – cf. Romans 3:20, Romans 7:7–13 
• Hebrews 2:14–15 – Jesus destroys the one holding the power of death 
• Colossians 2:15 – On the cross, Jesus disarmed the rulers and authorities, triumphing over them. 
• Revelation 12:10–11 – Satan is cast down, conquered by the blood of the Lamb. 

 
3. WHY WOULD YOU WANT JESUS TO BE YOUR FINAL AUTHORITY 

• John 14:6 – Exclusive way to the Father 
• Philippians 2:6–8 – His humility, authority expressed through sacrifice 
• John 10:11 – The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep