The King’s Heavenly Authority

Mark 11

Purpose: to see that the authority of King Jesus is from heaven!

1. Jesus Christ’s Heavenly Authority, Prophesied and Fulfilled (Mk. 11:1-10)
       The King’s Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem
       Fulfills Zechariah 9:9-10; Psalm 118:26; 1 Kings 1:32-40; 2 Kings 9:13
       “Peace to the nations” (Zech 9:10)
      “Hosanna” means “Lord, save!” (Ps 118:26)
       “Bethpage” means “house of figs”
       “Son of David” (2 Sam 7:14-16)
       Jesus is the King with Divine Authority!

2. Jesus Christ’s Heavenly Authority, Symbolized (Mk. 11:11-14)
       Jesus curses the fig tree

3. Jesus Christ’s Heavenly Authority, for All Nations (Mk. 11:15-18)
       Jesus cleanses the Temple, directly opposing the authority of the High Priest
       Fulfills Isaiah 56:7 & Jeremiah 7:11
       Solomon’s prayer of dedication (1 Kings 8:43)

4. Jesus Christ’s Heavenly Authority, Faith’s Foundation (Mk. 11:19-26)
       The lesson of the cursed fig tree, a.k.a. the false & idolatrous authorities
       Unlike the false authorities, pray with belief, forgiving
       Herodium Fortress is a “mountain moved”
       Prayer to God overcomes idolatry!

5. Jesus Christ’s Heavenly Authority! (Mk. 11:27-33)
       Jesus Christ’s Messianic authority is greater than the chief priests, scribes, and elders
       John the Baptist & Jesus Christ had Divine Authority (see 2:7 where He forgives sins!)