His words had authority

Luke 4:31-37

Key Verse 32

“They were amazed at his teaching, because his words had authority.”

1. Read verses 31-32. What can we learn from Jesus who taught the people on the Sabbath in Capernaum? (16) How do the people respond to his teaching? What does it mean that Jesus’ words had authority?

2. Read verses 33-34. What interrupts Jesus’ teaching? (33) What does the demon say? (34) What can we learn from this about demons?

3. Read verses 35. What does Jesus command the demon? (35) What happens to the man who had been possessed by the demon? What can we learn here?

4. Read verses 36-37. What do the people say about this? (Mark 1:27, 36-37) What power and authority have Jesus’ words had in your life? What can we learn from Jesus in helping others?

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