1. What are you arguing about? (14-18)

When Jesus came down the mountain, the crowds were glad to see him. His disciples were arguing with some unbelieving scribes, while a distraught father and his pathetic son stood there, watching helplessly. Controversies and pointless arguments are a sign that faith has run out. Satan tormented the boy and put the fear of death in his father's heart.

2. Bring the boy to me (19-29)

Jesus sighed because of the unbelief of his times, and because of his faithless disciples. The boy seemed to get worse after he was brought to Jesus, but the father with all of his doubts still trusted Jesus. He begged, 'If you can do anything, take pity on us...' Jesus offered something better than pity. He planted faith in the father through his rebuke, and he healed the boy. The disciples had failed because they had depended on themselves--they had not prayed. Lack of prayer reveals lack of faith.

Application: Lord, everything is surely possible for you; teach me to pray.
One Word: Believe and pray