Matthew 17:14-23
What is the object of our faith?
I. The Grieving Father’s Desperate Request – Vv. 14-16
. ‘Lunatic’ – believed to be affected by the moon – probably epilepsy
. Mark 9:14-29, Luke 9:37-42
. Demonic possession – disciples authorized to handle
. Matthew 10:7-8, Mark 6:13
II. The Gracious Savior’s Kind Rebuke – Vs. 17
. Unbelief always leads to wrong conduct – this was the disciples’ besetting flaw
. Matthew 6:30, 8:26, 14:28, 16:8-9
. The demon is cast out – Mark 9:17-29
III. The Growing Disciples’ Gentle Reminder – VV. 19-20
IV. The Glorious Messiah’s Grim Recap – Vv. 22-23
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