Mark 1:22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. I. MEN WILL TEACH WELL ONLY AS THEY TEACH UNDER CHRIST. II. AUTHORITY IS IMPOSSIBLE APART FROM ASSOCIATION WITH THE MASTER. III. AUTHORITY OF LOVE MUST COME FROM INTENSITY OF CONVICTION. IV. HEARERS KNOW THE VOICE OF AUTHORITY. V. THE CHRISTIAN TEACHER IS TO SHOW HIS SUPREMACY OVER ALL OTHER TEACHERS. (J. Parker, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. |