Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Luke 4:31-37
by: Maryann Palmer.
Jesus was teaching one Sabbath as a visiting pastor, so to speak. He surprised and impressed his listeners, because he knew exactly what the scriptures mean. He was not teaching in the usual way, saying, “Well, Scholar X says it means this, but Authority Z believes it means that.” Jesus had the attention of everyone in the room when someone stood up, screaming. Jesus continued to show authority as he ordered a demon possessing the man to be quiet and leave.