What Old Testament prophecies connect to Jesus' authority in Mark 3:11? Mark 3:11 – Authority Recognized “And when the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried out, ‘You are the Son of God!’” - The spirits see, fall, and confess—actions prophesied long before. Genesis 3:15 – The First Promise of a Serpent-Crusher “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike His heel.” - The promised Seed confronts and defeats the serpent’s offspring; demons bow because the Crusher has arrived. Psalm 2:6-9 – The Declared Son Who Rules “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. Ask of Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance…” - God’s enthroned Son receives global authority; rebellious powers—visible or invisible—must submit. 2 Samuel 7:12-14 & Psalm 89:26-27 – The Davidic Son-King “I will be a father to him, and he will be a son to Me.” (BSB, 2 Samuel 7:14) - “Son of God” is a covenant title. Jesus, heir of David, wields kingly authority that reaches even the unseen realm. Psalm 110:1-2, 5-6 – Lord at Yahweh’s Right Hand “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” - Enemies become a footstool; in Mark 3:11 demons literally fall at His feet. Isaiah 9:6-7 – Government on His Shoulders “For to us a child is born… and the government will be upon His shoulders.” - Called “Mighty God,” the child carries divine authority that demonic forces cannot resist. Isaiah 11:1-5 – Spirit-Anointed Judge “He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips.” - Authority is exercised through His word—exactly how Jesus silences and expels demons. Isaiah 42:1-4 – Servant Establishing Justice “I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring justice to the nations.” - Justice includes freeing the oppressed; Jesus’ deliverances fulfill this promise. Isaiah 49:24-25 – Deliverer of Captives “I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children.” - Messiah rescues captives from the “mighty”; demonic bondage meets its match in Him. Psalm 91:13 – Treading on the Serpent “You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent.” - A portrait of crushing spiritual predators—realized when demons collapse before Jesus. Daniel 7:13-14 – Son of Man Given Dominion “To Him was given dominion, glory, and a kingdom, that all peoples… should serve Him.” - Heaven confers universal rule; the spiritual world recognizes it instantly. Putting It All Together - From the garden promise to royal psalms and prophetic visions, Scripture paints a consistent picture: a Son-King who will crush the serpent, rule from David’s throne, and hold absolute dominion. - Mark 3:11 is that picture in motion—the invisible realm falling prostrate and confessing what the prophets foresaw: Jesus is the prophesied Son of God, exercising the authority foretold in every passage above. |
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