Hear Me: Beginning of the Gospel - Part 4

CHAPTER ONE OUTLINE:
-Preparation for the Lord's Coming, vv1-8, "Expect Me"
-Proving the Lord's Perfection, vv9--13, "Believe Me"
-Preaching of the Gospel in Power unto Saving Faith, vv14-20, "Follow Me"
-Preaching of the Gospel in Power w/All Spiritual Authority, vv21-28, "Hear Me"
-Preaching of the Gospel in Power w/All Sovereign Authentication, vv29-38
-Preaching of the Gospel in Power w/All Sanctification, vv39-45

Mark 1:21-28 Outline:
PROPOSITIONAL/DOCTRINAL TRUTH (POINTS I & II)

I. CHRIST'S AUTHORITY IN DOCTRINE
CHRIST'S TEACHING WAS...
a. at once, v21, "straightway" - immediately/directly
b. astonishing. v22, Jn 7:46
c. authoritative. v22, Mt 5:33-34

II. CHRIST'S AUTHORITY OVER DEVILS

1. THE UNCLEAN SPIRIT...
   a. recognized Christ's position. v24c, Ps 16.10
   b. recognized Christ's power. v24b, Mt 8.29, Mt 25.41, Pr 4.16
   c. reviled Christ's presence. v24a

2. BY HIS REBUKE, CHRIST...
   a. silenced the unclean spirit. v25a, Ps 50.16
   b. sent out the unclean spirit. v25b, Zech 3.2
   c. stunned the people w/His authority. v27, Acts 19.14
   d. shows His authority of the Word is from heaven. Lk 11:20

PRACTICAL/APPLICATIONAL TRUTH (POINTS III & IV)

III. CHRIST'S AUTHORITY UPON THE DISOBEDIENT

IV. CHRIST'S AUTHORITY OVER HIS DISCIPLES