The Authority of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew
Jesus demonstrated his authority in many ways in Matthew. And he also delegated authority to his church to take the gospel out into the world.
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4:7 NIV)
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