TEACHING WITH AUTHORITY
The influence of evil spirits over human beings has come to an end with the coming of Jesus because Jesus, being the Son of God, has power over them. The gospel of today bears ample witness to the authority of Jesus. The man in the synagogue with an unclean spirit recognizes Jesus as the Holy One of God. The unclean spirits fear that Jesus has come to destroy them. Their fear is actually true: Jesus has indeed come to destroy every form of evil that casts a spell on human beings. And we can actually see in the gospel of today the evil spirits trembling before Jesus. In the First Reading Moses tells the people that after his death God will raise a prophet like him who will lead them. In the Second Reading Paul appeals to the Corinthians to be faithful to their call to be Christians.
Liturgical materials for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Response Hymn - https://youtu.be/QSNeHvkpCfQ
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