In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus proves again and again his credentials as the Messiah. He has demonstrated his authority over knowledge, demonic spirits, healing, and the physical world. In this sermon, we learn about Jesus validating his Messianic authority in a way that helped spark the beginning of resentment and hostility in the Jewish…
This is the third sermon in our series on Mark’s Gospel that examines Jesus’ supernatural authority. Having addressed Jesus’ complete authority over all knowledge and the spiritual realm, this sermon explains his total authority over the physical realm, demonstrated by his compassionate and merciful healing of Simon’s seriously ill mother-in-law. Beyond Jesus’ authority to heal,…