Worship Guide
Message & Sermon Notes
The Authority of Jesus
Mark 11:22-12:12
Pastor Jason Carlson
Mark 11:22-33
In Jesus we find an authority that:
1. Commissions us to faith (11:22-24)
Hebrews 11:1-2
Hebrews 11:3
1 John 5:14
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Philippians 4:6
Matthew 6:9-10
Mark 14:36
Ephesians 1:11
Romans 8:28
Proverbs 3:5-6
Philippians 4:7
2. Commands us to forgive (11:25)
“Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea until he has something to forgive.” - C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
“Unforgiveness happens when someone else’s sin becomes bigger than the cross. The debt others owe us seems bigger than the debt we owed God.” - Jason Meyer, Mark For You
3. Calls us to fear (11:27-12:12)
Mark 12:1-9
John 3:16-18
Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for reflection:
1. Why is authority the fundamental issue between God and humanity?
2. Are there any areas of your life that you haven’t surrendered to the authority of Jesus?
Questions for discussion:
1. How should we understand the prayer of faith that isn’t answered the way we would like?
2. Why is an unwillingness to forgive the ultimate hypocrisy?
3. How does Jesus’ parable in ch. 12 challenge us to recognize and honor God’s authority?
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