Matthew 17:15
"Lord, have mercy on my son," he said. "He has seizures and is suffering terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 17:15?

2. How does Matthew 17:15 demonstrate the importance of faith in healing today?

3. What can we learn about Jesus' compassion from Matthew 17:15?

4. How does Matthew 17:15 connect with other healing miracles in the Gospels?

5. How can we apply the father's plea in Matthew 17:15 to our prayers?

6. What role does humility play in seeking Jesus' help, as seen in Matthew 17:15?

7. What does Matthew 17:15 reveal about Jesus' power over illness and evil spirits?

8. How does Matthew 17:15 challenge our understanding of faith and healing?

9. Why is the father's plea in Matthew 17:15 significant for understanding parental faith?

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

11. What does the Bible say about epilepsy?

12. Is Jesus the sole manifestation of God in Oneness?

13. How does the 'one taken, one left' description (Luke 17:34-35) reconcile with other New Testament passages depicting the end times differently?

14. Who was James the Apostle in Christian tradition?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the father's plea for his son in Matthew 17:15 demonstrate his faith, and what can we learn from his approach to Jesus?

2. In what ways does this passage encourage us to bring our own struggles and those of others to Jesus in prayer?

3. How does the parallel account in Mark 9:14-29 expand our understanding of this event, particularly regarding faith and doubt?

4. What does this passage teach us about the nature of spiritual warfare and the authority of Jesus over demonic forces?

5. How can we apply the lessons from the disciples' initial failure to heal the boy to our own spiritual walk and ministry efforts?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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