What Is This Word?
1. Further Devotional Thoughts
"What Is This Word?"
Luke 4:31–37 paints a vivid picture of Jesus' authority—not only in teaching but in action. His words do not merely explain truth; they enact it. When Jesus speaks, demons flee, reality shifts, and heaven breaks into earth. The same Word that calmed the sea and raised the dead still speaks today—through Scripture, through the Spirit, and through the gospel.
This passage challenges us to see Jesus not just as a teacher of truth but as the embodiment of truth whose voice rewrites our reality. It also calls us to examine where darkness may hide comfortably in our lives, our churches, or our thinking. When Jesus speaks with power and authority, evil is exposed and people are set free. This is both comforting and confronting.
Are we letting his Word astonish and transform us? Or are we settling for being amazed from a distance?
2. Discussion Questions
For Individuals, Small Groups, or Family Devotions:
What does Luke 4:31–37 teach us about the nature of Jesus' authority?
Why do you think the demon responded so strongly to Jesus’ teaching?
What’s the difference between being amazed at Jesus and surrendering to Him?
How have you experienced the power of God’s Word in your life?
Are there areas where you might be tolerating spiritual darkness without realizing it?
What are some ways we can come under the authority of Jesus in our everyday choices?
How should the power of Jesus' Word change the way we read Scripture?
3. Daily Devotions for Adults (Mon–Sat)
Theme: "The Authority of Jesus's Word"
Monday – Luke 4:31–32
Reflect: Why were people so astonished by Jesus' teaching?
Apply: Ask yourself if you've grown numb to His Word. What would it look like to listen anew?
Tuesday – Luke 4:33–34
Reflect: The demon cries out unprovoked. What does that tell us about Jesus’ power?
Apply: Identify an area in your life where God’s truth might be exposing something hidden.
Wednesday – Luke 4:35–36
Reflect: What does it mean that Jesus speaks with both "authority and power"?
Apply: Trust His Word today to confront fear, sin, or temptation.
Thursday – Hebrews 1:1–3
Reflect: Jesus upholds all things “by the word of His power.”
Apply: Start your day declaring: “Jesus, speak over my life today.”
Friday – 2 Timothy 2:24–26
Reflect: Truth and love together expose and rescue.
Apply: Practice speaking truth in love—gently but clearly—in one conversation today.
Saturday – John 10:17–18
Reflect: Jesus gave up His life willingly. His authority led Him to the cross.
Apply: Meditate on how the One who casts out demons also died to rescue you.
4. Kids’ Devotions & Activities (Mon–Sat)
Theme: “Jesus Has the Power!”
Memory Verse:
"Even the winds and the waves obey him!" – Matthew 8:27
Monday – Jesus Teaches with Power
Luke 4:31–32
🗣 Talk About: Why were the people so amazed?
🎨 Activity: Draw a picture of Jesus teaching in the synagogue.
Tuesday – A Scary Shout!
Luke 4:33–34
🗣 Talk About: Why did the demon yell when Jesus was teaching?
🎭 Activity: Act out being surprised by something powerful (like a lion’s roar!).
Wednesday – Jesus Says, “Come Out!”
Luke 4:35–36
🗣 Talk About: What happened when Jesus spoke to the demon?
🧱 Activity: Build a wall with blocks—then knock it down to show Jesus' power!
Thursday – Jesus Still Has Power Today
Hebrews 13:8
🗣 Talk About: Is Jesus still powerful today?
📮 Activity: Write a letter to Jesus thanking Him for helping you when you're scared.
Friday – Light in the Darkness
John 1:5
🗣 Talk About: How does Jesus bring light to dark places?
🕯 Activity: Light a candle (with help) and talk about how Jesus is the light.
Saturday – A King with a Word
Luke 4:36
🗣 Talk About: Why were people amazed at Jesus?
👑 Activity: Make a crown and write on it: “Jesus is King!”
5. Youth Devotions (Mon–Sat)
Theme: "What Is This Word?"
Monday – Luke 4:31–32 | "Astonishing Authority"
Are you more used to hearing advice than truth? Reflect on Jesus’s Word as absolute truth.
Tuesday – Luke 4:33–34 | "When Evil Reacts"
Why do you think evil couldn’t stay silent? What happens when truth is spoken boldly?
Wednesday – Luke 4:35–36 | "Words that Work"
Jesus doesn’t fight. He just speaks. How can His Word break through your fears or temptations?
Thursday – Romans 12:2 | "Transformed by Truth"
Let God's truth shape your thoughts today. Journal one lie you’ve believed, and write God’s truth next to it.
Friday – 2 Timothy 3:16–17 | "God’s Word Works"
Scripture isn’t just for knowing stuff—it changes you. How has the Bible changed how you think or live?
Saturday – John 10:17–18 | "Power with a Purpose"
Jesus laid down His life by choice. Do you believe that His authority is matched by His love for you?