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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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).

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; ...

In his new digital teaching series, Following Jesus, Dr. W. Robert Godfrey illustrates how the gospel of Mark takes us on the ...

The authority of Jesus' teaching seemed "new" to the people of his day, not because of its content, but because of the love and respect with which Jesus spoke, Pope Francis said. Jesus "wanted the ...

A new teaching with authority. He commands the unclean spirits and they obey him.” With Jesus the problem of not knowing whether a prophecy will eventually come true or not seems to be solved.