"Authority"

April 9, 2013

“Authority”

Blessings Folk!

Matthew 10:1-16
Mark 6:7
Luke 9:1



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Jesus called some of His disciples to Himself...He called them apostles.

He sent them out with specific instructions.
He sent them out with authority.
We have this authority.
Authority over unclean spirit/demons to cast them out.
Authority to heal every kind of disease and sickness.


They were to preach the Kingdom of God
They were to go only to the sheep of the House of Israel...not to the Gentiles nor the Samaritans.
They were to heal the sick.
They were to raise the dead.
They were to cleanse the lepers.
They were to cast out demons.
They were to manifest the Love, Power and Presence of God.
They were not to withhold anything.
Freely they had received.
Freely they were to give.

Notice how they were to go out.
These were not “small” journeys, yet, they were…
  • to no acquire gold, silver, copper for their money belts
  • take not bag
  • to not take any extra clothes, sandals, staff
  • they went in pairs

Why?

A worker is worthy of his support.
God would provide the support.
The disciples were about to experience this truth.

The Lord would lead them to a “worthy” house where they could stay.
They were not to “hop about” from house to house in the town.

If the town refused to heed the words of the Kingdom, then they were to shake off the dust from their feet and move on.

Jesus warned them.
He was sending them out as sheep in the midst of wolves.
They were to be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves.

Give heed.
As a Spirit-filled Believer you have the authority.