<< Previous | Index | Next >>"THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW" Chapter Seventeen The events recorded in this chapter begin with Jesus transfigured on the mountain (1-13), referenced to later by Peter in his epistle (2Pe 1:16-18). Afterward Jesus healed a demon-possessed boy when His disciples were unable due to a lack of faith and prayer (14-21). Back in Galilee, Jesus once again predicted His death and resurrection (22-23). Upon arriving in Capernaum, Jesus expounded on the payment of the temple tax (24-27). POINTS TO PONDER * The significance of the transfiguration * The reason for the failure of a miracle REVIEW QUESTIONS 1) What are the main points of this chapter? - The transfiguration of Jesus Christ - Mt 17:1-13 - Jesus heals a demon-possessed boy - Mt 17:14-21 - Jesus again predicts His death and resurrection - Mt 17:22-23 - The payment of taxes - Mt 17:24-27 2) When was Jesus transfigured on the mount? (1) - After six days of saying some would not die before seeing Him coming in His kingdom (cf. Mt 16:28; Mk 9:1-2; Lk 9:27-28) 3) Who appeared when Jesus was transfigured? What might they represent? (3) - Moses and Elijah; the Law and the Prophets 4) What did the voice from the cloud say about Jesus? What might it indicate? (5) - "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!" - That Jesus would have priority over the Law and the Prophets 5) When were the disciples to tell others what they had seen? (9) - Not until Jesus had risen from the dead 6) Who did Jesus say had come? Who had fulfilled that prophecy? (10-13) - Elijah (cf. Mal 4:5); John the Baptist 7) Why were the disciples unable to heal the demon-possessed boy? (19-21) - Because of their lack of faith and prayer 8) What did Jesus predict for the second time to His disciples? (22-23) - His betrayal, death, and resurrection from the dead 9) Did Jesus teach His disciples to pay taxes? How did He pay the tax? (24-27) - Yes (cf. Mt 22:15-22); by having Peter catch a fish with a coin in its mouth<< Previous | Index | Next >>
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