Series: Interruptible
Today’s topic: A Man Under Authority
BREAK THE ICE:
What does having authority mean to you?
Do you think authority must be utilized with wisdom and discernment?
Transition: Today we finish our series “Interruptible” with looking at
Jesus’ authority and finishing with a Christians use of authority . . .
DIG IN:
Read Luke 7:1-10
In vv. 1-5 what is the scenario?
Read v. 6. How does Jesus respond?
As Jesus is nearing, the centurion does what?
Read vv. 7-8
What is significant about the centurion’s actions?
Truth: Real authority is the ability to Affect something
using only words
Read vv 9-10. How do we see Jesus utilize His authority?
What was the affect?
Summation: So we see that the centurion understood authority, he was “under authority”
and he “had and utilized authority”. In Christ we have authority through the Holy Spirit to
live a life pleasing unto God.
BRING IT HOME:
Transition: Let’s look at five passages that directs the believer in utilizing authority.
Read James 4:7
Number One Use – Authority to fight _____________.
Read Hebrews 4:16
Number Two Use – Authority to _________ God.
Read 1 Peter 4:11a
Number Three Use – Authority to ___________.
Read I Peter 4:11b
Number Four Use – Authority to ______________.
Read John 14:13-14
Number Five Use – Authority to ______________.
Personal Applications:
What is significant to you today in understanding your authority in Christ?
Why is this important in your daily living?
What was your one compelling take-a-way today?
Your homework assignment:
What is God’s spirit highlighting for you today?
Give time this week and address that growth edge.
Let’s Pray