Mark 9:24 & 29

V24 – “The attitude of trust and confidence that the Bible calls belief or faith is not something we can obtain without help. Faith is a gift from God. No matter how much faith we have, we never reach the point of being self-sufficient. Faith is not stored away like money in the banks. Growing in faith is a constant process of daily renewing our trust in Jesus” (NLT LASB).

V29 – “The disciples would often face difficult situations that could be resolved only through prayer. Prayer is the key that unlocks faith in our life. Effective prayer needs both the attitude of complete dependence and the actions of asking. Prayer demonstrates our reliance on God as we humbly invite him to fill us with faith and power. There is no substitute for prayer, especially in circumstances that seem impossible” (NLT LASB).

What are some thoughts you have from these two verses and their study notes?

Are the verses and study notes parallel to each other?

How can you apply Faith and Prayer to your lives?