Authority to Do the Job
Pastor Jamie Self - 1/25/2026
Jesus exercises his divine authority by healing a paralyzed man and forgiving his sins, demonstrating that physical miracles point to deeper spiritual realities. The sermon highlights that Christ's mission is to make the invisible truths of the kingdom of God tangible, showing that everything in this world is ultimately about that eternal kingdom. Believers are invited to live with kingdom awareness, recognizing that daily actions and relationships reflect and participate in God's redemptive work.
Weekly Reflection
“Jesus's job is to help us believe… He pulls us across the bridge of belief so that we can live in this physical and understand that this is really about that”
Jesus didn’t just preach the gospel—he embodied it. He healed, cast out demons, and forgave sins not merely to alleviate suffering, but to show that the visible, physical world points to the deeper reality of the kingdom of God. The paralytic's healing wasn’t just about walking again. It was about proving that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins. That’s the miracle that matters most.
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This Week’s Challenge:
Where do you find yourself focused on this (your circumstances, your needs, your desires) more than that (God’s kingdom, His presence, His authority)? This week, ask God to show you one area where you can live more tangibly as a citizen of His kingdom, in your parenting, your work, or your suffering.
Scripture:
Luke 5:17–26