Teaching with authority. Rachel Lu August 30, 2024. ... He taught them on the sabbath, and they were astonished at his teaching because he spoke with authority. Jesus taught the people with authority.

Here we see the power and authority of Jesus at work. He is teaching in the synagogue and the people are amazed at what they hear. Then a man with an unclean spirit begins to speak to Him.

In a 1960s homily, Fr. Horacio dela Costa, SJ, reflected on the theme of authority. His main point in his homily was that authority is life-giving. It is interesting that in Jesus’ first ...

A new teaching—with authority!" But these folks were already amazed before the miracle, because Jesus taught them in a way that demonstrated his authority. The exorcism proves his authority, proves ...

But that act of power prompts the gathered worshipers to be astonished by his authority. “What is this? A new teaching—with authority!” (Mark 1:28). What they saw in Jesus was more than raw power; ...

Jesus' Ministry and Teaching A closer look at his parables, aphorisms, and apocalyptic message about the coming Kingdom of God. Shaye I.D. Cohen: ...

Many churches use the Revised Common Lectionary (a three-year-cycle of scripture readings) in worship. Last Sunday's gospel reading tells of events early on in Jesus' ministry (Mark 1:21-28).

A new teaching with authority. Michael Simone, S.J. January 09, 2025. ... Matthew and Mark both emphasize Jesus’ gift of “authority.” They use that word for two realities of Jesus’ ministry.