It would seem that the Transfiguration took place at night-time for it was next day (Luke) when Jesus and three apostles rejoined the rest. There they came upon a scene of great excitement.
A man, whose only son was subject to terrible epileptic fits, had brought the boy (probably in his teens) to Jesus (Mark) seeking a cure. But access to Jesus was not possible. No one precisely where he was. However nine of his disciples were available, and willing to help! So the anxious parent sought their aid. Evidently it was known that earlier in the ministry Jesus had sent out the twelve on a preaching mission and tad imparted to them some of the powers which he himself exercised: “he sent them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits” (Mark 6:7).
However all efforts on the part of the disciples had now proved fruitless. Nor was this to be wondered at. For, inevitably, with wavering faith in their leader had come also cessation of the powers he had given them.
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Author: Harry Whittaker
Keywords: epilepsy, epileptic, casting out a demon, casting out a devil, prayer and fasting
Bible reference(s): Matt. 17:14-21, Mark 9:14-29, Luke 9:37-43
Source: Studies in the Gospels.
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