A boy with an evil spirit (Mark 9: 14–29)

• What miracle is described in Mark 9: 14–29?

  A boy with an evil spirit
• When did this miracle take place?

  Immediately after the transfiguration
• Who was with Jesus on the mountain during the transfiguration?

  Peter, James, and John
• What were the other disciples trying to do while Jesus was on the mountain?

  Cast an evil spirit out of a boy
• What was the outcome of the disciples' attempt to heal the boy?

  They were unable to do so
• What were the disciples doing when Jesus returned?

  Arguing with the religious leaders
• Why is this miracle considered important?

  It shows the importance of faith
• Why were the disciples unable to heal the boy?

  They lacked faith
• What did Jesus say about faith?

  “Everything is possible for the person who has faith”
• What did the boy's father ask Jesus?

  To help him have more faith
• What do some people believe about miracles and faith?

  Without faith, miracles are impossible
• What condition might the boy have actually been suffering from?

  Epilepsy
• Why would epilepsy have been mistaken for demonic possession at the time of Jesus?

  Symptoms were similar: fits and foaming
• What are some symptoms of the boy's condition?

  Fits, foaming at the mouth, uncontrollable limbs