9:37-40
On coming down the mountain they are faced with the grim realities of life. A man has a son who is gripped with convulsions. Luke tells us that they were a result of demon possession. We tend to think that it was a case of epilepsy, but we a not told that. We must not get the notion that everyone with epilepsy is demon possessed, for there is no Scriptural warrant for that. But we should also be aware that some illnesses are related, or caused directly, by demons. The man had asked the disciples to help, but they could do nothing.
9:41-43
Jesus is frustrated with the people, this includes the people in general and the disciples in particular. See that Jesus expects us to be able to do an awful lot more than we think we can do, and the reason for our slowness and failure is our unbelieving hearts. This is more than a failure to believe that God will heal in a particular instance, it is a deeper lack of belief in who God is, in HIs nature, and in who He created us to be. The unbelief runs deep.
The demon had one last go and threw the boy into a fit. Jesus simply rebuked the demon and cast it out. The boy was healed and all were amazed.
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