In the first part of this study, we looked at several aspects of Jesus' authority. In this second half, we will look at the principle of delegated authority and how it applies to us.
Power and Authority
We need to make a distinction between power and authority. Some translations, in particular the King James Version, do not always make a clear-cut distinction between them, and we sometimes make this same mistake in our everyday use of the words.
Jesus had both power and authority. He delegates to us the authority to call for the power. Let us give some simple examples. The policeman who directs traffic by using his hands is using authority rather than power.
Obviously, he doesn't have the physical power to stop a car whose driver disregards him. However, if there is resistance to his authority, he can call for the power that stands behind his authority - more policemen, cars, weapons, etc. If the driver still will not be obedient, then power may be used to stop him.
In the case of a person in charge of a company or even heading a nation, he can delegate his authority to anyone he chooses, even someone very insignificant; then that person will be able to move in that authority. Should someone not respect that authority, then the representative will have all the power that stands behind the original authority.
Delegated Authority
The servant of a centurion who was highly thought of by the Jewish elders was dying. The centurion sent some elders to Jesus to ask Him to come and heal his servant. Jesus agreed to come.
Jesus was not far from the centurion's home when the centurion sent word to Him.
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He said he was under authority and had others under his authority. When He told one to do something, he did it.
He was amazed.
He hadn’t found such great faith even in Israel.
He was well.
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5. “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons.”
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6. To heal the sick
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7. “Lord, even the demons submit to us and to Your name.”
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8. He healed a leper; restored a demon-possessed man to his right mind; healed a paralytic; healing a woman who was hemorrhaging; brought the synagogue leader’s daughter back to life; healed a blind man; healed every disease
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9. By preaching to the spirits in prison
10. The spirits of those who refused to listen to God in the days of Noah
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11. That all authority in heaven and on earth had been given to Him
12. To make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything He had commanded them.
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13. These signs would accompany those who believe; they would drive out demons, speak in new tongues; pick up deadly snakes and drink poison without being harmed; they would heal the sick.
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14. That anyone who believed in Him would do greater things than He did
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15. Jesus told them to wait for the gift He had promised them (the in filling of the Holy Spirit).
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16. On the day of Pentecost
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17. Jesus was taken up before their eyes.
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18. Seated at the right hand of God in the heavenly realms
19. Far above all rule and title. God placed all things under His feet and appointed Him to be head over everything for the church.
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20. We are seated with Christ in the heavenly realms.
