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Mark 11:22-24

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

22. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].

Mark 11:22-24 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Mark 11:22

Theological / Devotional

Have faith in God. As might be expected, the disciples’ reaction was essentially one of surprise at the miraculous nature of this acted parable. Apparently they did not as yet perceive its import. Thus, while their attention was focused on the miracle itself rather than upon its meaning, Jesus took advantage of their interest to point out the heights to which true faith may soar (vs. 22–24), and added an admonition with respect to an important prerequisite to answered prayer (Mark 11:25; see on Matt. 17:20).

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