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

2. How does Matthew 17:17 reveal Jesus' frustration with faithlessness and perversion?

3. What steps can we take to strengthen our faith as Jesus desires?

4. How does Matthew 17:17 connect with Hebrews 11:6 about faith's importance?

5. In what ways can we avoid being part of a "faithless generation" today?

6. How can we apply Jesus' call for faith in our daily challenges?

7. Why does Jesus express frustration in Matthew 17:17 with the faithless generation?

8. How does Matthew 17:17 reflect on the disciples' lack of faith?

9. What does Matthew 17:17 reveal about Jesus' expectations for belief and faith?

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

11. How many generations from Abraham to Jesus? (Matthew 1:17 vs. Luke 3:23-38)

12. How many generations were there from the Babylonian exile until Christ? Matthew says fourteen (Matthew 1:17) But a careful count of the generations reveals only thirteen (see Matthew 1: 12-16)

13. What does '14 generations' signify in Matthew 1:17?

14. In Matthew 17:5, a voice from a cloud proclaims Jesus as God's Son. Could this be a literary or theological addition rather than an actual historical occurrence?1. How does Jesus' response in Matthew 17:17 challenge your personal faith journey?

2. In what ways can we ensure we are spiritually prepared to face challenges, as the disciples were not?

3. Reflect on a time when you felt part of an "unbelieving and perverse generation." How can you be a positive influence in such a context?

4. How does bringing our struggles to Jesus, as seen in this passage, change the way we handle difficulties in life?

5. What practical steps can you take to cultivate patience in your interactions with others, following Jesus' example?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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