58 The Boy with the Evil Spirit

Mark 9:14-32; Luke 9:37-45; Matthew 17:14-23, TBC Book Two, Chapter 58
When Jesus came down the mountain with Peter, John, and James, he saw that his other disciples were surrounded by a great crowd of people. As he came closer, he realized that the teachers of the Law were arguing with them. Some of the people saw Jesus coming with the other three disciples, and they ran to greet him. So did several of his disciples.
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“What’s going on?” Jesus asked his disciples. “What are all of you arguing about?”

Before they could answer him, another man spoke up. “Teacher, I came to see you with my son, my only son. He is possessed by an evil spirit, and the spirit prevents him from being able to speak. Whenever the spirit takes hold of him, it throws him to the ground and he foams at the mouth. Then he gnashes his teeth and his body becomes rigid.

“When I learned that you were not here, I asked your disciples if they could help me. So they tried to drive out the spirit, but they were not able to do it. . . .”

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 58, for the rest of the story.)
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 Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: Bring to Jesus the part of you that wants to believe. Then ask him for the faith you lack.
     A promise to cling to: “Jesus said, ‘Everything is possible for one who believes.’  Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!’ ” Mark 9:23-24 NIV                            
     A praise to fill you: Be Alright  Evan Craft, Danny Gokey, Redimi2     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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