Interruptible – A Man Under Authority

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

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