1. A Demoniac Boy Healed Matthew 17:14-21 Mark 9:14-29

2. The 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) 2

3. Record of the Miracle (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 2:9-10 3

4. Record of the Miracle (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 4

5. Record of the Miracle (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 5:4-5 5

6. Record of the Miracle (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

7. Additional Lessons (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 7

8. Additional Lessons (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) 8

9. Additional Lessons (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 9

10. Additional Lessons (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 10

11. Additional Lessons (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 11

12. Lord, I believe; help my unbelief! (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) 12