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Luke 4:31-37: The Authority of Jesus’ Word

June 13, 2025

1 Kings 21-22, Psalm 119:97-104, Luke 4:31-37, Ephesians 6:10-24  Luke 4:31-37: Jesus’ teaching is marked by a characteristic note throughout all the Gospels, and here in this passage it is emphasized. He teaches with “authority.” That word “authority” is interesting: it suggests, in English, the key to the issue. He teaches with authority because he is the Author.…

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