The Demon Possessed Boy

In the case of the demon possessed boy:

First, the setting, 14-16
Second, the superstition, 115
Third, the sternness, 17
Fourth, the supernatural, 18

Why Jesus healed:
#1: Jesus healed to demonstrate His compassion on sin-racked people
#2: Jesus also healed to validate His divine and messianic credentials
#3: Jesus also healed to substantiate His kingdom’s arrival

How Jesus healed:
#1: Jesus healed sensorily, verbally, and distantly
#2: Jesus healed instantaneously
#3: Jesus healed completely
#4: Jesus healed organically
#5: Jesus healed unconditionally
#6: Jesus healed universally

Fifth, the schooling, 19-20

Why the disciples could not heal the boy:
#1: Their lack of faith
#2: A lack of prayer