A DemoniacA DemoniacBoy HealedBoy Healed

Matthew 17:14-21Matthew 17:14-21

Mark 9:14-29Mark 9:14-29

The Compassion of JesusThe Compassion of Jesus

•Weak and suffering, Matt 4:23-24; 9:35-36; 14:14; 20:34•His miracles are why we put our faith in Him as the Christ, the Son of God– Revealed by the Father through His words

and works, Matt 16:16-17; Jno 5:36-37• Transfiguration gave a glimpse of His glory and power (Matt 17:1-9)• He explained about John and by implication, that He is Messiah (Matt 17:10-13)

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Record of the MiracleRecord of the Miracle(Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29)(Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29)

•Multitude gathered around as the scribes disputed with unsuccessful apostles, Mk 9:14– Lesson: There will always be

skeptics who have hard hearts, Jno 12:37-41

• Boy afflicted due to demonic possession is brought to Jesus, Matt 17:15– Lesson: Innocent suffering is no

reason to reject God, Job 2:9-103

Record of the MiracleRecord of the Miracle(Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29)(Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29)

• Disciples failed to heal boy due to unbelief, Matt 17:16, 19-20 (10:1, 8)– Lesson: Disciples must trust the

power of faith, Luke 17:5-6• Jesus rebuked unbelief, Matt 17: 17; Mk 9:19– Lesson: God is longsuffering, but

He will punish unbelief, 1 Pet 3:20-21; 2 Pet 3:9

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Record of the MiracleRecord of the Miracle(Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29)(Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29)

• Goodness of Jesus (His power and compassion) stirred an appeal for faith from the father, Mk 9:23-24– Lesson: God’s goodness urges

people of faith to repent, Rom 2:4• Jesus commended power of faith, Mk 9:23; Matt 17:20-21– Lesson: Faith is the victory that

overcomes the world, 1 Jno 5:4-55

Record of the MiracleRecord of the Miracle(Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29)(Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29)

• Jesus cast out the demon, healing the boy, Matt 17:18; Mk 9:25-27– Lesson: Jesus does all things

well, Mk 7:37• Jesus explained to the disciples their need for faith, prayer and fasting, Matt 17:20-21– Lesson: Faith must be coupled

with devoted service in order to please God, Heb 11:6 6

Additional LessonsAdditional Lessons(Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29)(Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29)

•Our lack of faith can be another person’s excuse not to believe, Mk 9:14-18; Matt 17:17–Conduct of Christian slave, 1 Tim 6:1–Conduct of wife/mother, Titus 2:4-5–Conduct of young men, Titus 2:6-8

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Additional LessonsAdditional Lessons(Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29)(Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29)

•Christ’s power over the demonic world assures us of victory over sin, Matt 17:18; Eph 6:11-13–His authority over all, Eph 1:21–His power over Satan, sin and death–“Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might” (Eph 6:10)

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Additional LessonsAdditional Lessons(Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29)(Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29)

• The power of faith in Christ, Heb 11:6–NOT: If you believe you can do whatever you want done.–THIS: If you have faith, you can do everything God wants you to do! Mark 11:22-24; James 4:15•God’s will be done, Matt 6:10 (10:1)•Strengthen your faith by living a devoted life

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Additional LessonsAdditional Lessons(Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29)(Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29)

• “Faith-healers” accuse the wrong person of a lack of faith, Matt 17:19-20; Acts 3:6, 16; 4:7-10–Father pleaded for a reason to believe, and Jesus gave it to him! Mk 9:23-24

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Additional LessonsAdditional Lessons(Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29)(Matt 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29)

–Age of miracles has ended•Purpose fulfilled, transmission ended–Produce faith, Jno 20:30-31–Validate the gospel, Mark 16:20–Only by Holy Spirit baptism and

through laying on of the apostles’ hands, Acts 1:8; 8:18

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Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!(Mark 9:24)(Mark 9:24)

“He did not waver at the promise of God through

unbelief, but was strengthen in faith, giving glory to God...”

(Romans 4:20)

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