Embrace Spiritual Authority and Mercy: Insights from the Teachings of Jesus (04/27/'24) -Message

Embrace Spiritual Authority and Mercy: Insights from the Teachings of Jesus 1. The Gift of the Holy Spirit: Scriptural Reference: John 20:22-23 Teaching: "Receive the Holy Spirit! If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." 2. The Power of Spiritual Authority: Scriptural Reference: Matthew 16:19; Mark 16:14 Teaching: "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." 3. The Challenge of Spiritual Healing: Scriptural Reference: Matthew 9:5-6; Mark 2:11; Luke 5:23-24 Teaching: "Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Stand up, pick up your mat and go home’?" Reflection: Question for Consideration: "Which is easier to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Stop jacking up yourself and avoid self-medication, and go home'?" Pastor Steven G. Lee (April 27, 2024)