Kingdom Authority
1 Samuel 27; Psalms 141; 1 Chronicles 9; Matthew 10 “Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness…’As you go preach this message: The kingdom of heaven is near. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.’” Matthew 10:1, 7, 8 The message of the kingdom of heaven that Jesus gave his disciples to preach required them to receive the authority of the king before they were sent out. The disciples of Jesus were required to make their relationship with Jesus more important than any other family relationship. Their authority to represent the king came from their submission to the king. This message of the good news of the kingdom of heaven was then to be demonstrated by driving out evil spirits in the lives of those who came to them for healing. This kingdom authority was more than eloquent preaching; it set captives free and bro...