02 Jul 1:1-20 Baptism, Temptation & Call 09 Jul 1:21-45 Evil Sprit, Fever & Leprosy 16 Jul 2:1-17 Paralytic & Levi 23 Jul 2:18-3:4 Fasting & Sabbath 06 Aug 3:7-19 Crowds & Twelve 13 Aug 3:20-35 Beelzebub & Jesus' family 20 Aug 4:1-20 Parable of the sower 27 Aug 4:21-41 Seed parables & Calm storm 03 Sep 5:1-20 Evil spirit into pigs 17 Sep 5:21-43 Jairus & Bleeding woman 10 Sep 6:1-13 Nazareth & Twelve sent out 24 Sep 6:14-29 Death of John the Baptist 8 Oct 6:30-44 Feeding 5000 15 Oct 6:45-56 Walk on water & Gennesaret 1 Oct 7:1-23 Teaching of ancestors & Unclean 29 Oct 7:24-37 Syro-Phoenician & Deaf mute 22 Oct 8:1-21 Feed 4000 & Herod’s yeast 5 Nov 8:22-38 Blind man, Peter’s faith & Rebuke 12 Nov 9:1-13 Transfiguration … 19 Nov 9:14-29 Boy with evil spirit

“This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” Whoever wants to be my disciple must strongly say no to focus on their own self and walk with me down death row. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it (Mark 8:34,35) Moses and Elijah appear & confirm that this is God’s will

Those who say no to self & walk down death row, save their lives 14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were out of it with amazement and ran to greet him. Word, Deed, Being Those who say no to self & walk down death row, save their lives

16 “What are you arguing with them about?” he asked. 14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were out of it with amazement and ran to greet him. 16 “What are you arguing with them about?” he asked. Those who say no to self & walk down death row, save their lives Doubt gives rise to blame

16 “What are you arguing with them about?” he asked. 14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were out of it with amazement and ran to greet him. 16 “What are you arguing with them about?” he asked. 17 A man in the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a mute spirit. 18 Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. Those who say no to self & walk down death row, save their lives Doubt gives rise to blame. Lack of communication is deadly.

16 “What are you arguing with them about?” he asked. 14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were out of it with amazement and ran to greet him. 16 “What are you arguing with them about?” he asked. 17 A man in the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a mute spirit. 18 Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to throw out the spirit, but they could not.” Those who say no to self & walk down death row, save their lives Doubt gives rise to blame. Lack of communication is deadly. We have a calling to confront and throw out evil spirits.

16 “What are you arguing with them about?” he asked. 14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were out of it with amazement and ran to greet him. 16 “What are you arguing with them about?” he asked. 17 A man in the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a mute spirit. 18 Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to throw out the spirit, but they could not.” 19 “You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.” Those who say no to self & walk down death row, save their lives Doubt gives rise to blame. Lack of communication is deadly. We have a calling to confront and throw out evil spirits. Being salt and light is frustrating

20 So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth. Those who say no to self & walk down death row, save their lives Doubt gives rise to blame. Lack of communication is deadly. We have a calling to confront and throw out evil spirits. Being salt and light is frustrating and feels like failure at times

21 Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?” 20 So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth. 21 Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?” Those who say no to self & walk down death row, save their lives Doubt gives rise to blame. Lack of communication is deadly. We have a calling to confront and throw out evil spirits. Being salt and light is frustrating and feels like failure at times Confrontation begins with Conversation

21 Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?” 20 So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth. 21 Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?” “From childhood,” he answered. 22 “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” Those who say no to self & walk down death row, save their lives Doubt gives rise to blame. Lack of communication is deadly. We have a calling to confront and throw out evil spirits. Being salt and light is frustrating and feels like failure at times Confrontation begins with Conversation … and Desire

21 Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?” 20 So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth. 21 Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?” “From childhood,” he answered. 22 “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” 23 “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” 24 Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Those who say no to self & walk down death row, save their lives Doubt gives rise to blame. Lack of communication is deadly. We have a calling to confront and throw out evil spirits. Being salt and light is frustrating and feels like failure at times Confrontation begins with Conversation & Desire & Truthful Trust

25 When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.” 26 The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, “He’s dead.” Those who say no to self & walk down death row, save their lives Doubt gives rise to blame. Lack of communication is deadly. We have a calling to confront and throw out evil spirits. Being salt and light is frustrating and feels like failure at times Confrontation begins with Conversation & Desire & Truthful Trust

25 When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.” 26 The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, “He’s dead.” 27 But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him to his feet, and he stood up. Those who say no to self & walk down death row, save lives Doubt gives rise to blame. Lack of communication is deadly. We have a calling to confront and throw out evil spirits. Being salt and light is frustrating and feels like failure at times Confrontation begins with Conversation & Desire & Truthful Trust

29 He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.” 25 When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.” 26 The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, “He’s dead.” 27 But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him to his feet, and he stood up. 28 After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” 29 He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.” Thank God for his written Word to us Those who say no to self & walk down death row, save their lives Doubt gives rise to blame. Lack of communication is deadly. We have a calling to confront and throw out evil spirits. Being salt and light is frustrating and feels like failure at times Confrontation begins with Conversation & Desire & Truthful Trust

Those who say no to self & walk down death row, save lives Doubt gives rise to blame. Lack of communication is deadly. We have a calling to confront and throw out evil spirits. Being salt and light is frustrating & feels like failure at times Confrontation of evil begins with Conversation with God & leads to Desire & then Truthful Trust

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