Jesus, the Author of Our Faith | Dr. Stephen Conley

Text: Mark 9:14-29   The Boy's Dreadful Predicament (9:14-18) The crowd's argument over the boy's condition The apparent hopelessness of the boy's condition The vain attempts of the disciples to heal the boy's condition The Messiah's Decisive Response (9:19-20) The disciples are rebuked for their faithlessness Jesus receives the boy with compassion The demon revolts at the presence of Jesus    The Father's Desperate Plea (9:21-24) The father cries out for Jesus to heal his son and strengthen his faith We are called to look to Jesus' ability and sufficiency amid our inability and insufficiency.   The Messiah's Display of Faith-Building Power (9:23-29) Jesus rebukes the demon and resurrects the boy Jesus calls His disciples to a life of dependence upon God through prayer Jesus proves that He is the author and finisher of our faith