AUTHORITY ISSUES (1 of 4)
Gone Gabriel
January 7, 2007
Mike Matijevich

Why do we do the push back- go Gabriel?
Answer: Lucifer- was worship leader in heaven
(He pushed away- went Gabriel)
Isaiah 14:13-14
1 Samuel 15:23 (what God says @ rebellion)
“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft…”
*(Partnering with the evil one)
*(It is setting up our will in competition with His)

* Interesting how SO many played into his hand:
1. Adam And Eve- dealt w/authority issues
2. Children Of Israel - promised land 10 spies rebelled
- Once in the land…
Judges 21:25 "In those days there was no king in Israel,
every man did that which was right in his own eyes."
3. Jonah

What is the issue in authority issues?
THE ISSUE = WHO IS THE “AUTHOR”?
- Think about the nature & character of God
* Jesus submitted to authority
Matthew 22:21
"Have to get under those things God has put
Over us SO we can get over what God has put under Us! "
Paul - Saul close encounter with Jesus said…Romans 13:1-2
"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers…"
*** Same Greek word for "authority" "power(s)"
(Under the umbrella is protection)

1. It Provides Ultimate Protection
- The CHURCH is for your protection!

2. It Accelerates My Maturity
* Do you want to be all that you can be with God?
- God has placed authority figures in our lives!
- All the people/ coaches, teachers, pastors. Etc.

3. It Gives Me A Heightened Sense Of Uniqueness
* Can't discover "who" you are unless understand the authority of God!

4. It Gives Me A Holistic Approach To Worship