Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I have a role to play.
Faith Verse
John 20:21 (NLT)
[Jesus] said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.”
Question of the Day: What does it mean when Jesus gave the disciples “authority over all the power of the enemy”?
Read about It
Read: Luke 10:17–20
The disciples came back from their mission, and they were excited! They had likely seen some amazing things when they spoke the name of Jesus. The disciples now had confidence. They had been faithful in this role. Jesus had given the disciples authority over the power of the enemy, the devil, and they had acted on that. They could walk into danger and be safe. More people could hear about Jesus because the disciples were walking in authority!
What does having authority mean? Think of a talent you have—something you are good at doing. You can confidently join in when you walk into a room and someone talks about that. Why? Because you have the authority to do so. A doctor has authority in a hospital. A pastor has authority in a church. A teacher has authority in a classroom. They know what they are doing. They have experience. They are an authority!
Followers of Jesus can walk in authority as well. Our authority as Christians comes from Jesus. We know Him and have experienced His love and power. We know that Jesus saves, heals, and sets people free from sin. So, we can tell others about Jesus with authority because we know who He is.
Talk about It
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Question 1. How did the disciples feel when they came back? Answer 1. Joyful (Luke 10:17)
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| Question 2. Why did the disciples go on their mission with authority?
Answer 2. Because Jesus had given them authority (Luke 10:19)
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| Question 3. Where does our authority come from?
Answer 3. Jesus
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Question 4. What are things that the disciples could do when they walked in authority? Answer 4. The demons obeyed them, evil spirits obeyed them. (Luke 10:17, 19) Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. What does it mean when Jesus gave the disciples “authority over all the power of the enemy”?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Dear Jesus, because of You I can have authority in You. Wow! This means I can confidently do what You say. I can boldly tell others about You. Help me to remember this in every opportunity I have to share the good news. Help me to grow in authority as I see You working through me. You are so good to me. My role will always be to serve You! Amen.