The King Ushers in His Kingdom
1. The authority of Jesus, the King (1:21-34)
a. He has authority over religious leaders (1:21-22, 27)
b. He has authority over spiritual forces (1:23-28, 34)
c. He has authority over physical diseases (1:29-34)
2. The ministry of Jesus, the King (1:35-45)
a. He came to preach God’s good news (1:35-39)
b. He came to cleanse the afflicted’s uncleanness (1:40-45)
c. He withdrew from the crowd’s distraction (1:34-35, 44-45)
Questions for consideration:
How should I respond to spiritual forces & physical illnesses which can intimidate us? What do I value most about following Jesus?