1. What is the meaning of Matthew 17:13?

2. How does Matthew 17:13 affirm Jesus' fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy?

3. What role does understanding Elijah's return play in recognizing Jesus as the Messiah?

4. How can we apply the disciples' realization to our spiritual discernment today?

5. How does Matthew 17:13 connect to Malachi 4:5-6 regarding Elijah's return?

6. What lessons can we learn from the disciples' understanding in Matthew 17:13?

7. How does Matthew 17:13 confirm Jesus' identity as the Messiah?

8. Why did the disciples understand John the Baptist as Elijah in Matthew 17:13?

9. What is the significance of Elijah's role in Matthew 17:13?

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

11. What were the causes of the apostles' deaths?

12. Did Jesus speak secretly? John 18:20 says no, but Mark 4:34 and Matthew 13:10-11 suggest he explained parables privately to his disciples.

13. What did Jesus instruct his disciples? 'Tell my brethren to go to Galilee' (Matthew 28:10) and 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father' (John 20:17).

14. What if I doubt my salvation?1. How does understanding John the Baptist's role as Elijah enhance our comprehension of Jesus' mission?

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

3. How can we cultivate a deeper understanding of prophecy and its fulfillment in our personal Bible study?

4. What lessons can we learn from the disciples' journey of understanding and how can we apply them to our spiritual growth?

5. How does the connection between the Old and New Testaments strengthen our faith in the continuity and reliability of God's Word?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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