“Your faith has saved you,” says Jesus. “Help us, if you are able,” says the father. Datapuwa't sinabi ni Jesus, Huwag ninyong pagbawalan siya: sapagka't walang taong gumagawa ng makapangyarihang gawa sa pangalan ko, na pagdaka'y makapagsasalita ng masama tungkol sa akin. Instead of arguing about who will be greatest in the coming kingdom, they should be living according to the laws of that kingdom each day.One of the fundamental laws of that kingdom is that truth, and the affection for truth, is given as a gift to all people, but this gift is intended to lead people on to use. The first time Jesus told them this, Peter objected. Mark 9:24-28 New International Version (NIV) 24 Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” 25 When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit. Jesus understands this desire for “greatness.” He also knows that the disciples will need to undergo a radical reformation of their thinking about this topic. A simple belief in the miracle stories, as they are contained in the Word, is the start. What did Jesus mean when he said only prayer can cast out this demon? The higher the position, the greater the opportunity to be useful. 8 At doo'y napakita sa kanila si Elias na kasama si Moises: at sila'y nakikipagusap kay Jesus. Sinabi sa kaniya ni Juan, Guro, nakita namin ang isa na sa pangalan mo'y nagpapalabas ng mga demonio; at pinagbawalan namin siya, sapagka't hindi sumusunod sa atin. On the other hand, exposure to the simplest truths of religion, especially a belief in a loving God, is the surest way of not only protecting innocence but also promoting it. 4 6 Therefore, it is written that the disciples “did not understand what Jesus was saying and were afraid to ask Him” (Mark 9:32).Instead of asking Jesus about His predicted death and resurrection, which would have represented a desire to learn and grow, the disciples secretly begin to have a disagreement among themselves about a different issue. (translation: Tagalog: Ang Dating Biblia (1905)) These are not images of a glorious kingdom where the disciples will sit on thrones and be served by others. Apocalypse Explained 333: “The angels, indeed, are in great power, but not one of them from themselves; yea, if anyone in heaven believes that he has power from oneself, that angel is instantly deprived of it, and then becomes completely powerless.”7. Let us make three tabernacles; one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah” (Mark 9:5). This is the first step. Salted with Fire---49. At sinabi sa kaniya ni Jesus, Kung kaya mo! Jesus then stretches this definition of reception even further, saying, “Whoever is not against us is for us” (Mark 9:40). dalhin ninyo siya rito sa akin. And they brought him to Him; and seeing Him, straightway the spirit convulsed him; and falling on the earth, he wallowed foaming.21. “It has often cast him into the fire and into the water, trying to destroy him,” says the father, who then adds, “Have compassion on us, and help us, if you are able” (Mark 9:22).This plea for help reveals the father’s lack of total trust in Jesus’ ability to heal. In other words, there are things we can do. (John13:34–35). Which religious law insists that Elijah must return before the Messiah comes? They regard position only as a means of doing uses. But Jesus doesn’t see it that way. Nguni't hindi nila naunawa ang sabing ito, at nangatakot silang magsipagtanong sa kaniya. But in this case, Jesus goes deeper. Spiritually speaking, the words “as they came down from the mountain” correspond to the way we can lose both our enlightenment and our spiritual power. As it is written, “Suddenly when they had looked around, they saw no one anymore, but only Jesus” (Mark 9:8). Will God give us what we want just because we ask? Arcana Coelestia 4241: “After regeneration truths proceed from good, because the person then perceives and knows from good that they are true.”6. Datapuwa't hinawakan siya ni Jesus sa kamay, at siya'y ibinangon; at siya'y nagtindig. At sila'y nagsidating sa Capernaum: at nang siya'y nasa bahay na ay tinanong niya sila, Ano ang pinagkakatuwiranan ninyo sa daan? How long shall I bear with you?” (Mark 9:19). At kinuha niya ang isang maliit na bata, at inilagay sa gitna nila: at siya'y kaniyang kinalong, na sa kanila'y sinabi niya, At karakaraka'y sa biglang paglingap nila sa palibotlibot, ay wala silang nakitang sinoman, kundi si Jesus lamang na kasama nila. 5 This includes offenses against the little children, as well as offenses that might take place by means of the hand, foot, or eye. if(sStoryLink0 != '') Eventually, the human spirit is so steeped in love for God and for God’s law that no evil spirit can approach. But Jesus, having taken hold of him by the hand, raised him up; and he stood up.28. When these things are in a child’s mind, evil spirits can use them to gain entrance. The truth of the matter is that a proper understanding of spiritual reality opens the eye to see all that is good and true; conversely, false thinking prompted by an evil desire makes us see everything in the worst possible light. All this is contained in Jesus’ teaching, “If anyone would be first, let him be last of all, and the minister to all.” 13 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy---14. Sign Up or Login. At pagdaka'y ang buong karamihan, pagkakita nila sa kaniya, ay nangagtakang mainam, at tinakbo siya na siya'y binati. Hear Him!” (Mark 9:7). Not only are the disciples to receive little children as Jesus does, but they are also to receive anyone — whether within their circle of followers or not — who does the Lord’s work. On the other hand, those who desire to rule from the love of uses do not wish to rule from themselves but from the Lord. This time He points out that true faith is more than belief; it also includes action.