Sunday, November 17, 2024
The King’s Heavenly Authority
Mark 11
Purpose: to see that the authority of King Jesus is from heaven!
- 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!
- Jesus Christ’s Heavenly Authority, Symbolized (Mk. 11:11-14)
Jesus curses the fig tree
- 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)
- 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!
- 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!)
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