This year’s focus: The Kingdom of God Last message: The King of the Kingdom — Jesus 👉 Today’s focus: AUTHORITY Key Thought We don’t just receive the benefits of the Kingdom… We are called to operate in the authority of the Kingdom. ✍️ Notes: 1.Jesus' Kingdom Authority 📖 Luke 4:18 — “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me…” 📖 1 Samuel 16:13 — David is anointed and the Spirit of the Lord comes upon him “Anointed” = set apart, empowered, authorized In the Old Testament: Kings were anointed God’s Spirit came upon them 👉 Jesus = The Anointed One (The King) Truth: Authority comes from God’s Spirit, not ourselves. ✍️ Notes: 2. Jesus Demonstrated Authority 📖 Matthew 7:29 — He taught as one having authority 📖 Mark 1:22, 27 — Authority in teaching and over unclean spirits 📖 Luke 4:32, 36 — His word carried authority and power 📖 Mark 11:28 — Leaders questioned His authority 📖 Matthew 28:18 — “All authority has been given to Me…” He taught with authority He commanded demons Even His enemies questioned His authority 3. Authority Flows From Relationship 📖 John 5:19 — “The Son can do nothing by Himself…” 📖 John 8:28–29 — He speaks and acts as the Father directs 👉 Jesus said: “I do NOTHING on my own.” Key Principle: Authority flows from connection to the Father 4. Our Kingdom Authority 📖 Matthew 10:1 — Authority over unclean spirits and disease 📖 Luke 9:1–2 — Power and authority to heal and preach the Kingdom 📖 Genesis 1:28 — Dominion given to mankind 👉 Jesus gave His disciples: Power over demons Authority to heal A mission to advance the Kingdom Truth: Jesus restored what was lost in Eden. 5. We Have the Keys (Delegated Authority) 📖 Matthew 16:19 — “I give you the keys of the kingdom…” 📖 Luke 19:10–11 — Jesus came to restore what was lost 👉 Keys represent: Authority Access Responsibility Binding & Loosing: What you allow / stop matters You act as a representative of the Kingdom ✍️ Notes: ## **6. Authority Requires Relationship** 📖 John 15:4–5 — “Abide in Me…” 👉 “Without Me you can do nothing” True authority comes through: Following Jesus Denying self Daily surrender Time in: Word Prayer Fasting Warning ⚠️ 📖 Acts 19:13–16 — Sons of Sceva Using Jesus’ name without relationship = powerless “Jesus I know… but who are you?” 👉 You can’t fake spiritual authority. Final Encouragement If you are a true believer: You are called You are anointed You are authorized 👉 You are a threat to the enemy. 📖 (Reference) “One puts 1,000 to flight… two put 10,000…” Together, we advance the Kingdom. — Reflection Questions Am I walking in Kingdom authority or just receiving Kingdom benefits? Is my relationship with Jesus strong enough to sustain authority? Where is God calling me to exercise authority in my life? —