BIBLE VERSE Mark 9:23-24 "Anything is possible if you have faith."The father instantly cried out, "I do have faith; help me overcome my unbelief!" (NLT) Mark 9:23-24 WHAT DOES IT SAY? Jesus tells someone that having faith makes anything possible (9:23). A father immediately responds to Jesus, affirming his belief (9:24a). The same father then asks Jesus for help with his lack of faith or doubt (9:24b). WHAT QUESTIONS DO I HAVE ABOUT WHAT IT SAYS? a) Historical Context : What was happening right before this interaction? What kind of situation would lead to this statement from Jesus and this response from the father? What was the common understanding of "faith" in Jewish culture at that time? b) Cultural Context : What would it mean for a father to "cry out instantly" in this setting? Was it common for people to openly express both belief and doubt to a religious teacher like Jesus? c) Theological Context : What does "anything is possible...