First Baptist Church of New Holland PA

WHO’S IN CHARGE HERE?

LUKE 19:45 – 20:19

Use of Authority – 19:45-48

Isaiah 56:7, Jeremiah 7:11

Question of Authority – 20:1-8

Jesus had claimed authority from God all along. John attested to that authority. John 10:22-30, John 3:25-30

Struggle for Authority – 20:9-19

Psalm 118:22-23

Applications:

1. Luke 19:45-48 – If you are a Christian, your body is the temple of God. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Your temple is a place of prayer. Keep it clean for the sake of effective praying. 1 Timothy 2:8

2. Luke 20:1-8 – Jesus has the authority to tell you what to do through His Word and His Holy Spirit. Be sensitive to this authority and act accordingly.

Luke 20:9-19 – Don’t reject the authority of the Lord Jesus in your life. If He’s not your Lord and Savior, He must be trusted as such. Romans 10:9-10 If He is your Lord and Savior, make sure He’s in charge. We will all give account to Him. Revelation 20:11-15, 2 Corinthians 5:10