Jesus - His authority baffled and moved at the core of their spirit

And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings,
the people were astonished at his doctrine: For he taught
them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
-- Matthew 7 verses 28 & 29 (Kings James Bible)

Jesus was a master communicator. He purposely

chose

short simple stories to illustrate a moral or

religious

lesson. However, they were more than

just symbolic

expressions; His sayings moved

people at the core of

their spirit, often leaving

them feeling surprised,

overwhelmed, shocked

and even speechless.

What baffled so many people was that Jesus was

indicating how something should be done or what

sort of

action should be taken in a particular

circumstance. He

did so with such power and

authority that it mirrored one

having a high-

ranking official position, not on earth, but

as in

heaven.

He imparted knowledge to small and great by

simple

instruction and example. He gave lessons

in subject

matters of all kinds. He did all things in

such a way as to

bring understanding of life and

redemption to every soul.

Though many disputed it, by His conduct

clearly

demonstrated that He was the owner of the

Word with

the right and power to command,

enforce rules and give

orders. With that authority,

He empowered others of His

choosing with the

same official permission to act on His

behalf and to

do likewise.

Anybody can tell, write or copy a story.

Nevertheless,

Jesus is the origin of truth and the

official body that

governs it.

May God’s Word powerfully fuel your life too.

-- Sharon Johnson

Word of the Day ... Authority

For further study and inspiration:

Review the impact of His sayings: Matthew 7 verses 1-27

Sunday, October 12, 2008

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