1. What is the meaning of Matthew 17:1?

2. How does Matthew 17:1 demonstrate Jesus' divine nature to His disciples?

3. What significance does the mountain setting have in Matthew 17:1?

4. Why were Peter, James, and John chosen to witness the transfiguration in Matthew 17:1?

5. How can we seek deeper spiritual experiences like the disciples in Matthew 17:1?

6. What Old Testament events parallel the transfiguration in Matthew 17:1?

7. What is the significance of Jesus taking only Peter, James, and John in Matthew 17:1?

8. How does the Transfiguration in Matthew 17:1 challenge our understanding of Jesus' divine nature?

9. Why did Jesus choose a high mountain for the Transfiguration in Matthew 17:1?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 17?

11. What occurred at the Mount of Transfiguration?

12. What is the Transfiguration of Jesus?

13. What visions of heaven and hell does Peter experience?

14. Matthew 17:3 describes Moses and Elijah appearing alongside Jesus. What historical or archaeological evidence supports or contradicts such an extraordinary event? 1. Why do you think Jesus chose Peter, James, and John to witness the transfiguration, and how can we apply this principle of selective mentorship in our spiritual lives?

2. How does the setting of a "high mountain" enhance the significance of the transfiguration event, and what are some "high mountain" experiences in your own spiritual journey?

3. In what ways does the transfiguration connect to the Old Testament, and how does this continuity strengthen your understanding of God's plan?

4. Reflect on a time when you experienced a "mountain-top" moment with God. How did it impact your faith, and how can you seek similar experiences?

5. How can the transfiguration inspire us to live out our faith more boldly and reflect the glory of Christ in our daily lives?1. How does the Transfiguration of Jesus strengthen your understanding of His divine nature?

2. Peter suggested building shelters for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah. What does this tell us about Peter's understanding of the event? How does this relate to how we might react to divine experiences?

3. How does God's declaration of Jesus as His beloved Son impact the way we understand Jesus' mission?

4. How does Jesus' response to the disciples' inability to heal the demon-possessed boy speak to our own faith or lack thereof?

5. How can the faith of the boy's father in seeking Jesus for a miracle encourage us in our own lives?

6. Why do you think the disciples were unable to cast out the demon?

7. Why do you think Jesus chose to pay the temple tax despite His divine status? How does this influence our perspective towards obeying civil laws?

8. How does Jesus' prediction of His death and resurrection impact the disciples? How should it impact us today?

9. How can we apply the principle of faith, prayer, and fasting as shown in this chapter to our daily lives?

10. What does Jesus' reference to John the Baptist as Elijah tell us about understanding prophecies?

11. How do Jesus' teachings in this chapter help us handle doubt and increase faith?

12. In what ways can Jesus' interaction with the temple tax collectors inform our understanding of our obligations to society and government?

13. Why did Jesus ask the disciples to keep the Transfiguration a secret until after the resurrection?

14. How does the story of the demon-possessed boy teach us about spiritual warfare?

15. How does the narrative of finding the coin in the fish's mouth demonstrate God's provision for us?

16. How would you respond if you were present during the Transfiguration?

17. How can we practice faith like that of the boy's father in the midst of hopelessness?

18. How does the prophecy about Elijah help us understand God's foreknowledge?

19. What can we learn from Jesus about facing our own 'cross' or hardships?

20. How can we maintain a faith-filled perspective in the face of earthly authority, as Jesus did with the temple tax?

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