Luke 4:31-44

INTRO. “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me” (Luke 4:16-30)

I. His authority in teaching (Luke 4:31-32)

A. When what we want (tradition) trumps what God wants (revelation), then we are in trouble (Matthew 7:28-29; 15:3-9; Colossians 3:16)
B. We must look at what Christ commanded (Ephesians 5:23; Matthew 28:18-20)

II. His authority over the supernatural/spiritual realm (Luke 4:33-37)

A. Demon possession in Scriptures (Mark 9:22)
B. Why did Jesus forbid the unclean spirit from testifying? “Consider the source”
C. The people were astonished, and Jesus’ fame spread

III. His authority over disease (Luke 4:38-44)

A. Peter’s mother-in-law (Luke 4:38-39)
B. Compassionate healing (Luke 4:40-41; Matthew 14:14; 20:34; Mark 1:41)
C. The reaction of the people: “Don’t go!” (Luke 4:42-44)