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Jesus heals a boy

The power of prayer.
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When Jesus and His three disciples came back down, they saw a large crowd around the other disciples. – Slide 1
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The teachers of the Law of Moses were arguing with them. – Slide 2
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The crowd was really surprised to see Jesus, and everyone hurried over to greet Him. – Slide 3
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Jesus asked, ‘What are you arguing about?’ – Slide 4
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Someone from the crowd answered, ‘Teacher, I brought my son to you. A demon keeps him from talking.’ – Slide 5
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‘Whenever the demon attacks my son, it throws him to the ground …’ – Slide 6
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‘... and makes him foam at the mouth and grit his teeth in pain. Then he becomes stiff.’ – Slide 7
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‘I asked your disciples to force out the demon, but they couldn't do it.’ – Slide 8
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Jesus said, ‘You people don't have any faith! How much longer must I be with you?’ – Slide 9
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‘Why do I have to put up with you? Bring the boy to me.’ – Slide 10
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They brought the boy, and as soon as the demon saw Jesus, it made the boy shake all over. – Slide 11
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He fell down and began rolling on the ground and foaming at the mouth. – Slide 12
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Jesus asked the boy's father, ‘How long has he been like this?’ – Slide 13
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The man answered, ‘Ever since he was a child. The demon has often tried to kill him by throwing him into a fire or into water.’ – Slide 14
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‘Please have pity and help us if you can!’ – Slide 15
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Jesus replied, ‘Why do you say “if you can”? Anything is possible for someone who has faith!’ – Slide 16
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At once the boy's father shouted, ‘I do have faith! Please help me to have even more.’ – Slide 17
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When Jesus saw that a crowd was gathering fast, H se spoke sternly to the evil spirit that had kept the boy from speaking or hearing. – Slide 18
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He said, ‘I order you to come out of the boy! Don't ever bother him again.’ – Slide 19
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The spirit screamed and made the boy shake all over. Then it went out of him. – Slide 20
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The boy looked dead, and almost everyone said he was. – Slide 21
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But Jesus took hold of his hand and helped him stand up. – Slide 22
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After Jesus and the disciples had gone back home and were alone ... – Slide 23
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… they asked Him, ‘Why couldn't we force out that demon?’ – Slide 24
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Jesus answered, ‘Only prayer can force out this kind of demon.’ – Slide 25
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