Standard 3 · Lesson 19

Jesus Heals the Lunatic

Reading Portion

Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29

When Jesus came down to the multitude from the mount of Transfiguration, a certain man beseeched him to heal his son who was a lunatic (Matt.

The father cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.”

1. When Jesus came down to the multitude from the mount of Transfiguration, a certain…

  1. When Jesus came down to the multitude from the mount of…

    When Jesus came down to the multitude from the mount of Transfiguration, a certain man beseeched him to heal his son who was a lunatic (Matt. 17:14,15).

2. The manner in which his son was tormented by that spirit from his childhood (Matt.

  1. The manner in which his son was tormented by that spirit from his…

    The manner in which his son was tormented by that spirit from his childhood (Matt. 17:15; Mk. 9:18, 21, 22).

3. His disciples not being able to heal him (Matt.

  1. His disciples not being able to heal him (Matt.

    His disciples not being able to heal him (Matt. 17:16).

4. Jesus reproving their unbelief (Matt.

  1. Jesus reproving their unbelief (Matt.

    Jesus reproving their unbelief (Matt. 17:17).

5. The words that Jesus spoke to the father about faith and the latter’s reply (Mk.

  1. The words that Jesus spoke to the father about faith and the latter’s…

    The words that Jesus spoke to the father about faith and the latter’s reply (Mk. 9:23,24).

6. Jesus rebukes the devil; the child is cured (Matt.

  1. Jesus rebukes the devil; the child is cured (Matt.

    Jesus rebukes the devil; the child is cured (Matt. 17:18; Mk 9:25-27).

7. The disciples question Jesus about their being unable to cast out the devil and His…

  1. The disciples question Jesus about their being unable to cast out the…

    The disciples question Jesus about their being unable to cast out the devil and His reply to them (Matt. 17:19-21).

Syllabus text

1. When Jesus came down to the multitude from the mount of Transfiguration, a certain man beseeched him to heal his son who was a lunatic (Matt. 17:14,15).

2. The manner in which his son was tormented by that spirit from his childhood (Matt. 17:15; Mk. 9:18, 21, 22).

3. His disciples not being able to heal him (Matt. 17:16).

4. Jesus reproving their unbelief (Matt. 17:17).

5. The words that Jesus spoke to the father about faith and the latter’s reply (Mk. 9:23,24).

6. Jesus rebukes the devil; the child is cured (Matt. 17:18; Mk 9:25-27).

7. The disciples question Jesus about their being unable to cast out the devil and His reply to them (Matt. 17:19-21).

Moral

Faith, fasting and unceasing prayer are essential to resist and overcome the devil.

Memory Verse

“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.”

Ephesians 6:16

Resources

Jesus Heals the Lunatic — Bible story video

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