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Mark 9 · Grade 4

Faith and Greatness

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Six days after Peter's confession, Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain. He was transfigured; His clothes became dazzling white. Elijah and Moses talked with Him. Peter, terrified, offered to make three tents. A cloud overshadowed them and the Father said, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." Suddenly they saw only Jesus.

Below, the other disciples could not help a boy who had suffered from childhood. His father said, "If you can do anything, have compassion on us." Jesus answered, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes." The father cried, "I believe. Help my unbelief!" Jesus healed the boy. Later He explained that this kind can come out only by prayer.

Jesus again predicted His death and resurrection, but the disciples did not understand and were afraid to ask. On the road they argued about who was greatest. Jesus said the first must be last and servant of all. He welcomed a little child and taught that anyone who gives a cup of water in His name will not lose his reward.

Show What You Know

  1. What did the Father say from the cloud?

  2. What was honest about the father's prayer?

  3. What did Jesus say was needed for this kind of healing?

  4. How did Jesus define greatness?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. He was transfigured; His clothes became dazzling .
  2. and Moses talked with Him.
  3. Below, the other disciples could not help a who had suffered from childhood.
  4. Jesus said the first must be last and of all.

Think About It

  1. The father prayed, I believe. Help my unbelief! When is that a good prayer for you?

  2. Jesus took a child in His arms to teach about greatness. How can you serve someone small this week?

Memory Verse

Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”

Mark 9:23 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why do you think Jesus showed His glory to three disciples?
  • How can a cup of water given in Jesus' name matter so much?

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