Welcome to Eastern Hills Baptist Church
We are so glad that you decided to join us in worship today. Here at Eastern Hills we realize that we are all in different places on our journey with Christ, and that's okay. Whether you are a seeker, looking for answers, or a long-time follower of Christ, you are welcome here.

Authority: (n)

The power to command, influence, or act

TODAY'S POINTS:

1: Jesus's words have authority.

2: Jesus has authority over the supernatural world.

3: Jesus has authority over the natural world.

4: Jesus uses His authority to bless others.

“When E.F. Hutton talks, people listen.”

— 1970's-era ad campaign for E.F. Hutton Brokerage

[The Bible] reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation.

— EHBC’s Statement of Belief, First Article

Sometime between Genesis 1:31 (everything was “very good”) and 3:1-5 (the temptation), Satan rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven, bringing many evil angels under the same judgment (Isa 14:12-15; Ezek 28:11-19; Matt 25:41; Luke 10:18).

—Daniel Akin, A Theology for the Church

Discuss these questions this week:

— What is one area in your life that you have some form of authority?
— How does the concept of Jesus's authority inform our understanding of the kingdom of God?
— How can understanding Jesus's authority motivate us in our daily lives as Christians?