Reading from The Gospel According Matthew 17: 14-23 (NLT) ~Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Boy, Jesus Again Predicts His Death~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Here the lack of faith was with the disciples how have spent so much time with Jesus already. Times Jesus has told people that their faith has healed them. The lifestyle of fasting. The power of the Holy Spirit works the authority God has given His followers.