He Taught With Authority

 

 Mk 1:21-28

Jesus Drives Out an Impure Spirit

²¹ They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. ²² The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. ²³ Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out, ²⁴ “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!”

²⁵ “Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!” ²⁶ The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.

²⁷ The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching—and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him.” ²⁸ News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee.

People were just beginning to see what Jesus could do: heal and drive out impure spirits, and he taught with authority. Who was this?  Jesus had them wondering as he began to unfold his mission. Step by step he revealed himself.  In small ways, in small steps he reveals himself to us. He still teaches with authority as he speaks to us through Scripture and in the events of each day. On this Sabbath may we attend Mass or our weekly Service, open our ears and hearts to encounter the healing, saving Jesus as did the people of Capernaum. May we be filled with amazement and spread what we have earned of him to others; Thar's what we  as his disciples do.

Bro Rene

Dear Jesus, I respect and accept who you are and what you teach; help me be one of your witnesses who spreads the good news about you. Amen.