The Power and Authority of the One Who Sits on the Throne (Matthew 8—9)
Over Creation Over spiritual forces Over sin and sickness
“Jesus goes way beyond the pedagogy of his day (disciples of rabbis did little but memorize the teachings of their master) by involving the disciples in his ministry and passing on to them his own authority at the very beginning of their training!” –Grant Osborne, Matthew, p. 362
Delegating - Matt. 10:1 “Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority…” (v.1)
UP: Loving God OUT: Loving Neighbour IN: Loving One Another