Aug. 02, 2026

Mark 9:14-29

When Nothing Seems to Make Sense

“Everything becomes more and more itself. Here is joy that cannot be shaken. Our light can swallow up your darkness; but your darkness cannot now infect our light.” ― C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce

1. Amazement and the Presenting Problem (vs. 14-18)

A. Argument and Amazement (vs. 14, 15)

B. Amazement

Mark 9:2-3

C. The Presenting Problem (vs. 16-18)

Mark 6:7-13

2. Rebuke (vs. 19-26)

A. Rebuke of the Disciples (v. 19)

Isaiah 63:8-10

B. Demon’s Reaction to Jesus

Mark 5:6-10

Matthew 8:29

C. How Long? (vs. 21, 22)

John 10:10

D. A Personal Interaction We All Need (vs. 23, 24)

A parent or loved one’s plea

E. Jesus Cast the Demon Out (vs. 25-27)

3. So How Do We Handle These Intense Situations? (vs. 28, 29)

A. The Question We Need an Answer to (v. 28)

Mark 6:7

B. Jesus Is the Answer (v. 29)

Zechariah 3:2

Ephesians 6:18

Reflection:

Where do you need Jesus to help your unbelief today?

What burden do you need to take to Him?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: Mark 9:2-13

When have you had a moment that you felt so close to Jesus and what to just stay there? Have you drawn on those moments recently?

Tuesday:

Read: Mark 6:7-13

What were the instructions to the disciples from Jesus? In what ways should we use this same model today as we reach out to others who need Jesus?

Wednesday:

Read: Isaiah 63:8-10

What does this statement by Isaiah say about the people of God? In what ways did they grieve the Holy Spirit?

Thursday:

Read: Mark 5:6-10

How do these demons interact with Jesus? What does this say about the power of Jesus over demons and demonic activity?

Friday:

Read: John 10:10

What is Satan’s mission according to Jesus? What is Jesus’ mission in contradiction to Satan?

Saturday:

Read: Zechariah 3:2

Who does the rebuking of Satan in this passage? How important is that for us as we deal with the darkness around us?