Like No Other || The Authority of Jesus || February 2, 2025

Luke 4:31-41

1. JESUS HAS AUTHORITY OVER EVERYTHING
2. Luke 4:31-37 shows Jesus teaching with authority and casting out a demon. His authority amazed people because it was unlike anything they had ever seen.
3. Luke 4:31–37 (ESV) And he went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath, ³²and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word possessed authority. || 
4. ³³And in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, ³⁴“Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” ³⁵But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent and come out of him!” || And when the demon had thrown him down in their midst, he came out of him, having done him no harm. ³⁶And they were all amazed and said to one another, “What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!” ³⁷And reports about him went out into every place in the surrounding region.
5. Jesus SPEAKS and TEACHES with authority
6. Authority over Evil
7. Authority over Illness
8. Peter’s Mother in Law
9. Luke 4:38–39 (ESV) And he arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon’s house. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and they appealed to him on her behalf. And he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her, and immediately she rose and began to serve them.
10. Authority over Creation
11. Mark 4:39 (ESV) And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
12. Absolute Authority
13. JESUS’ AUTHORITY IS ABSOLUTE — He speaks, and even demons obey.
14. Matthew 28:18 – “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”
15. JESUS CAME TO DESTROY THE WORKS OF THE ENEMY
16. ^{Luke 4:33-35} 
17. And IN THE SYNAGOGUE there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, ³⁴“Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” ³⁵But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent and come out of him!” And when the demon had thrown him down in their midst, he came out of him, having done him no harm. 
18. The unclean [ritually and morally impure-filthy] demon is working through the man…IN THE SYNAGOGUE
19. Everyone that is in a worship service is not a follower of Jesus and not living in relationship with Jesus.
20. This guy is POSSESSED by the unclean spirit. This man has been overtaken by an unclean demon. The spirit is using the man as a vessel
21. US:
22. The demon suggests he is not the only one there possessing ONLY this man
23. The demon knows who Jesus is…BUT THE PEOPLE DON’T
24. THE HOLY ONE OF GOD
25. This is the ancient name given the coming Messiah and the demons call Him this.
26. UNDERSTANDING THE DEMONIC
27. There are probably 2 different types of people here right now.
28. Those who DON’T BELIEVE in the demonic nor spiritual warfare so quit talking about them.
29. Those who believe in demons and give them far too much power in their life.
30. satan and his minions are limited
31. SATAN IS NOT EQUAL WITH GOD
32. SATAN and HIS MINIONS ARE NOT OUR ONLY ENEMY
33. Our Flesh
34. What does this look like?
35. Galatians 5:19–21 (ESV) Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
36. The World
37. These are the structures and systems of the world that are opposed to God
38. Hollywood
39. Music Industry
40. Corporations
41. What they offer is opposed the God but may be veiled to appear GOOD!
42. The Devil
43. He and his minions are not:
44. Omnipresent: everywhere at all times 
45. Omniscient: knowing everything 
46. Omnipotent: all powerful.
47. Followers of Jesus CANNOT be possessed by a demon BUT they can be strongly influenced.
48. Some of us are allowing the devil to use us for his purposes
49. HABITUAL UNREPENTANT SIN
50. PRIDE AND ARROGANCE
51. UNFORGIVENESS
52. BELIEVING THE LIES
53. 2 Cor 10:4-6 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and TAKE EVERY THOUGHT CAPTIVE TO OBEY CHRIST, being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete.
54. FALSE DOCTRINE
55. JESUS CAME TO DESTROY THE WORKS OF THE EVIL ONE - NOT TO PLAY AROUND WITH IT.
56. 1 John 3:8 (ESV) Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.
57. JESUS WINS
58. No Struggle: There is no struggle. [BE SILENT AND COME OUT OF HIM!]
59. JESUS BRINGS HEALING AND DELIVERANCE
60. After setting the man free of the demon, Jesus went to Peter’s house (or Peter’s mother-in-laws house)
61. Luke 4:38–39 (ESV) And he arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon’s house. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and they appealed to him on her behalf. And he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her, and immediately she rose and began to serve them.
62. JESUS HAS THE AUTHORITY TO HEAL
63. He heals:
64. She was so immediately healed she got up and served them
65. This reveals Jesus’ compassion on the seemingly small things
66. THE LONG AWAITED MESSIAH CAME TO HEAL
67. Luke 4:40–41 (ESV) Now when the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various diseases brought them to him, and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them. And demons also came out of many, crying, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.
68. Jesus came to heal people and to set them free regardless how HE felt.
69. HE LAID HIS HANDS ON THE SICK AND HEALED THEM.
70. WE BELIEVE IN THIS HERE AT NEWSONG
71. We believe the power of the Holy Spirit lives in us and we are to lay our hands on the sick and pray for healing as well.
72. It is ours to do what Jesus did and what Scripture calls us to.
73. James 5:14–15 (ESV) Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
74. JESUS SENT THE DISCIPLES OUT TO CALL PEOPLE TO REPENTANCE, PRAY FOR THE SICK AND TO CAST OUT DEMONS IN JESUS’ NAME
75. Mark 6:12–13 (ESV) So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent. And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them.
76. Jesus did this as a sign of the Messiah. As Jesus healed, this prophecy was fulfilled.
77. Matthew 8:16–17 (ESV) That evening they brought to him many who were oppressed by demons, and he cast out the spirits with a word and healed all who were sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: “He took our illnesses and bore our diseases.

Reflection & Application Questions

1. How do you personally view Jesus’ authority? Are there areas in your life where you struggle to submit to Him?
2. What does it mean to you that Jesus has power over darkness? How does this impact your daily walk with Him?
3. Have you ever experienced Jesus’ healing—physically, emotionally, or spiritually? How did it shape your faith?
4. In what ways do you see spiritual opposition in your life? How can you trust in Jesus’ victory over evil?
5. Jesus prioritized preaching the Kingdom of God. How can you be more intentional about sharing the gospel in your daily life?
6. Peter’s mother-in-law immediately served after being healed (Luke 4:39). How does gratitude for what Jesus has done motivate your service to others?
7. How do you handle seasons of spiritual attack? What scriptures or spiritual practices help you stay firm in faith?
8. How can recognizing Jesus’ compassion toward others shape the way you treat people in need?
9. Jesus withdrew to pray before continuing His ministry (Luke 4:42). How can you prioritize prayer in your life?

QUESTIONS TO ASK WHILE READING SCRIPTURE

What does this reveal about God?

What does this reveal about you in relation to God?

What do you need to do about it?