Empowered to Teach, Heal, and Carry On His Mission
Opening Statement:
Jesus didn’t just come to earth to teach, preach, and heal; He came to establish a lasting ministry through His followers. Before He ascended, He commissioned His disciples to carry on His work with the same authority and power He received from the Father. This isn’t just a historical account; it’s a present-day reality for every believer. We are called, equipped, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to teach truth, preach the gospel, cast out demons, and heal the sick. In this short teaching, we will explore how Jesus’ ministry continues through us as we embrace the authority He gave and walk in the power of the Spirit.
6 Principles That Changed My Life:
1. Jesus’ Ministry: Teaching, Preaching, and Healing All
Matthew 9:35 (ESV)
“And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction.”
2. Jesus Said, “As the Father Has Sent Me, I Am Sending You”
John 20:21 (ESV)
“Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.’”
3. Jesus Gives Authority Over Every Unclean Spirit
Matthew 10:1 (ESV)
“And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction.“
4. Jesus Promises Us Power When the Holy Spirit Comes
Acts 1:8 (ESV)
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
5. Jesus Teaches That We Will Lay Hands on the Sick and They Will Get Well
Mark 16:17–18 (ESV)
“And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
6. Unity Between Christ & His Church
1 Corinthians 6:17 (ESV)
“But he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with Him.”
Ephesians 1:20–21 (ESV)
“that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places,
far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.”
Ephesians 2:4–6 (ESV)
“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”
Wrap Up:
Jesus’ earthly ministry was marked by teaching truth, preaching the Kingdom, and healing all who came to Him. He didn’t just do this to display power, He modeled the mission He entrusted to His followers. Just as the Father sent Jesus, He sends us with the same authority over every unclean spirit and power to heal and deliver. This authority is not given for our glory, but so that through the Holy Spirit’s power, we might be His witnesses in the world. Jesus promised that those who believe will lay hands on the sick and see them recover, continuing His work of healing and restoration in the present day. Together, these Scriptures reveal a living, active ministry that continues through us by the Spirit’s power and Jesus’ authority.