A man was brought to the Savior by his friends. He was called in the scriptures a "lunatic." I don't know exactly what this means of course, but he was described as "sorely vexed" and often "falleth into the fire and oft into the water." The Savior was asked to heal him and he did, but as he was healing the man, he took the time to teach. He told his disciples and those gathered that three things were needed to heal him: Prayer, Fasting, and Faith. Other parts of the scripture teach about what is needed for miracles to occur. For example:
3 Nephi 18:20-- This scripture teaches that prayer and faith is needed for miracles to occur. The Savior states, "And whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, which is right, believing that ye shall receive, behold it shall be given unto you."
Doctrine and Covenants 50:29-- This scripture teaches about the importance of baptism and faith when miracles are needed. This scripture states, "And if yes are purified and cleansed form all sin, ye shall ask whatsoever you will in the name of Jesus it shall be done."
Doctrine and Covenants 42:48-- This scripture teaches about the importance of faith when asking for a miracle. It states, "And again, it shall come to pass that he hath faith in me to be healed, and is not appointed unto death, shall be healed."
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