1. What is the meaning of Matthew 17:11?

2. How does Matthew 17:11 affirm the role of prophecy in God's plan?

3. What does "Elijah is coming" teach about God's faithfulness to His promises?

4. How can we prepare for Christ's return as suggested in Matthew 17:11?

5. What Old Testament prophecies connect with the message in Matthew 17:11?

6. How should Matthew 17:11 influence our understanding of spiritual restoration today?

7. What does Jesus mean by "Elijah is coming" in Matthew 17:11?

8. How does Matthew 17:11 relate to the prophecy of Elijah's return?

9. Why is Elijah's role significant in the context of Matthew 17:11?

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

11. What role does Elijah play in the end times?

12. If faith is required for salvation, why does the Bible contain so many stories where God reveals Himself directly?

13. Why is John the Baptist considered the greatest?

14. Was John the Baptist Elijah who was to come? Yes (Matthew II: 14, 17:10-13) No (John 1:19-21)1. How does understanding the role of Elijah in prophecy enhance our comprehension of Jesus' mission?

2. In what ways can we, like John the Baptist, prepare the way for the Lord in our own lives and communities?

3. How does the concept of restoration in this passage apply to personal spiritual growth and renewal?

4. What can we learn from the disciples' questions and Jesus' response about seeking understanding in our faith journey?

5. How do the connections between Old Testament prophecies and New Testament fulfillments strengthen our faith in the reliability of Scripture?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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