MARK 9 14-24

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story

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   08/28 - GospeL Verses

14 - When Jesus, with James, John and Peter came down from the mountain, they saw a large crowd around the rest of the disciples, and the teachers of the law were arguing with them. 15 When the crowd saw Jesus, they ran to him and joyfully greeted him.

     16 He asked the disciples what the teachers had been arguing with them about, 17 and someone from the crowd said, “Teacher, I brought my son, for he has a spirit that makes him mute. 18 And whenever it seizes him, it throws him down, he grinds his teeth and foams at the mouth, and becomes rigid. So I asked your disciples to cast it out, but they couldn’t.” 19 Then Jesus said, “Oh unbelieving generation.” (Humanity.) “How long shall I be with you? How long will I have to carry you?” {Sounds like it’s been a while, supporting the Son’s preexistence, which some few believers dispute.} “Bring him to me.”

     20 And they brought the boy to him. And when the spirit saw him, immediately it convulsed him, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. 21 And Jesus asked the father, “How long has this been happening?” And he said, “From early childhood. 22 And it has often thrown him into fire and into water, trying to destroy him! But if you can, have compassion and help us!”

     23 “‘If I can’?” Jesus said, “All things are possible if you believe.” 24 The father said, “I do believe! Help my unbelief!” [Apistia - unbelief, unfaithfulness, distrust, doubt.]  {“How long?”}

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Tomorrows verses - Mark 9:25-32

My own studies, had to paraphrase to post..

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