A Crisis of Faith

• Matthew 17:14 (ESV)
• Matthew 17:15 (ESV)
• Matthew 17:16 (ESV)
• Matthew 17:17 (ESV)
• Matthew 17:18 (ESV)
• Matthew 17:19 (ESV)
• Matthew 17:20 (ESV)

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The Demon's Irritation (vv. 14-17)
The Deliverer's Intervention (v.18)
The Disciple's Instruction (vv. 19-20)

2 Extremes of Demon Possession:
- Disbelief
- Preoccupation

"Everything is possible…"
- Anything that we pray in faith will come to pass?
1. NOT: This is not a blank check
2. YES: God will honor any prayer that we offer in faith that is in accordance with His will.

A CRISIS OF FAITH:
1. At some point, everybody will experience a crisis in faith.
2. Failure often comes at the most in opportune times.
3. Failure can be a result of overconfidence.

FAITH RESTORED:
1. Jesus breaks in at the point of frustration.
2. The importance of the direction of faith.

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