From the series:  What Is So Amazing About Jesus?

The two most powerful words

Sunday, March 5, 2023 by Andrew Ruiz – Mark 9:14-28

About the Series

What is so amazing about Jesus? Why does his life and teachings continue to inspire and influence people all over the world? And how does that impact your life? As we approach Easter, we invite you to join us on a journey to uncover the incredible impact of Jesus. Whether you are a believer or simply seeking answers, we'll dive into his messages of love, compassion, justice, forgiveness, and hope, and learn how they can bring real change and transformation to our daily experiences

Lesson Plan

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Main Idea

Following Jesus may bring about more faith and growth, but it does not necessarily mean that life will get easier. Mark 9 shows us the power of faith and prayer, and the importance of being dependent on God in the face of life’s challenges and spiritual battles.

Mark 9:14-29

Jesus Heals a Boy with an Unclean Spirit

14 And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. 15 And immediately all the crowd, when they saw him, were greatly amazed and ran up to him and greeted him. 16 And he asked them, “What are you arguing about with them?” 17 And someone from the crowd answered him, “Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he has a spirit that makes him mute. 18 And whenever it seizes him, it throws him down, and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid. So I asked your disciples to cast it out, and they were not able.” 19 And he answered them, “O faithless generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him to me.” 20 And they brought the boy to him. And when the spirit saw him, immediately it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. 21 And Jesus asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he said, “From childhood.22 And it has often cast him into fire and into water, to destroy him. But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.”23 And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” 24 Immediately the father of the child cried out[a] and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” 25 And when Jesus saw that a crowd came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, “You mute and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.” 26 And after crying out and convulsing him terribly, it came out, and the boy was like a corpse, so that most of them said, “He is dead.” 27 But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he arose. 28 And when he had entered the house, his disciples asked him privately, “Why could we not cast it out?”

Ephesians 6:11-12

11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

Hebrews 4:14-16

14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

 

Discussion Questions

  1. Have you ever witnessed or experienced a situation where you felt powerless to help someone in need?
  2. Read Mark 9:14-28 – What stands out to you as you first read it?
  3. How can we discern the spiritual battles we are fighting in our own lives, and what can we do to overcome them?
  4. What can we learn from the father’s response to Jesus’ question, “Do you believe?”
  5. Have you ever felt like you needed perfect faith to follow Jesus? Why?
  6. In what ways can we apply the principles of this passage to our own lives and faith journey?

Verse to Memorize:

‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.”

Mark 9:23

Idea Principal

Seguir a Jesús puede aumentar la fe y el crecimiento, pero no necesariamente significa que la vida será más fácil. Marcos 9 nos muestra el poder de la fe y la oración, y la importancia de depender de Dios frente a los desafíos de la vida y las batallas espirituales.

Marcos 9:14-28

Jesús sana a un muchacho endemoniado

14 Cuando llegó a donde estaban los discípulos, vio una gran multitud alrededor de ellos, y escribas que disputaban con ellos. 15 Y en seguida toda la gente, viéndole, se asombró, y corriendo a él, le saludaron. 16 Él les preguntó: ¿Qué disputáis con ellos? 17 Y respondiendo uno de la multitud, dijo: Maestro, traje a ti a mi hijo, que tiene un espíritu mudo, 18 el cual, dondequiera que le toma, le sacude; y echa espumarajos, y cruje los dientes, y se va secando; y dije a tus discípulos que lo echasen fuera, y no pudieron. 19 Y respondiendo él, les dijo: ¡Oh generación incrédula! ¿Hasta cuándo he de estar con vosotros? ¿Hasta cuándo os he de soportar? Traédmelo. 20 Y se lo trajeron; y cuando el espíritu vio a Jesús, sacudió con violencia al muchacho, quien cayendo en tierra se revolcaba, echando espumarajos.21 Jesús preguntó al padre: ¿Cuánto tiempo hace que le sucede esto? Y él dijo: Desde niño. 22 Y muchas veces le echa en el fuego y en el agua, para matarle; pero si puedes hacer algo, ten misericordia de nosotros, y ayúdanos. 23 Jesús le dijo: Si puedes creer, al que cree todo le es posible. 24 E inmediatamente el padre del muchacho clamó y dijo: Creo; ayuda mi incredulidad. 25 Y cuando Jesús vio que la multitud se agolpaba, reprendió al espíritu inmundo, diciéndole: Espíritu mudo y sordo, yo te mando, sal de él, y no entres más en él. 26 Entonces el espíritu, clamando y sacudiéndole con violencia, salió; y él quedó como muerto, de modo que muchos decían: Está muerto. 27 Pero Jesús, tomándole de la mano, le enderezó; y se levantó. 28 Cuando él entró en casa, sus discípulos le preguntaron aparte: ¿Por qué nosotros no pudimos echarle fuera?

Efesios 6:11-12

11 Vestíos de toda la armadura de Dios, para que podáis estar firmes contra las asechanzas del diablo. 12 Porque no tenemos lucha contra sangre y carne, sino contra principados, contra potestades, contra los gobernadores de las tinieblas de este siglo, contra huestes espirituales de maldad en las regiones celestes.

Hebreos 4:14-16

14 Por tanto, teniendo un gran sumo sacerdote que traspasó los cielos, Jesús el Hijo de Dios, retengamos nuestra profesión.15 Porque no tenemos un sumo sacerdote que no pueda compadecerse de nuestras debilidades, sino uno que fue tentado en todo según nuestra semejanza, pero sin pecado.16 Acerquémonos, pues, confiadamente al trono de la gracia, para alcanzar misericordia y hallar gracia para el oportuno socorro.

 

Preguntas de Discusión:

  • ¿Alguna vez has sido testigo o has experimentado una situación en la que te sentiste impotente para ayudar a alguien necesitado?
  • Lee Marcos 9:14-28 – ¿Qué destaca para ti al leerlo por primera vez?
  • Que nos enserra del ser humano?
  • ¿Cómo podemos discernir las batallas espirituales que estamos librando en nuestras propias vidas, y qué podemos hacer para superarlas?
  • ¿Qué podemos aprender de la respuesta del padre a la pregunta de Jesús: “¿Crees?”
  • ¿Alguna vez has sentido que necesitas tener una fe perfecta para seguir a Jesús? ¿Por qué?
  • ¿De qué manera podemos aplicar los principios de este pasaje a nuestras propias vidas y viaje de fe?

23 Jesús le dijo: Si puedes creer, al que cree todo le es posible.

Marcos 9:23

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