Matthew 17:18
Then Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed from that moment.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 17:18?

2. How does Matthew 17:18 demonstrate Jesus' authority over evil spirits today?

3. What can we learn about faith from Jesus' actions in Matthew 17:18?

4. How does Matthew 17:18 connect with Jesus' healing ministry in other Gospels?

5. How can believers apply Jesus' example of rebuking evil in daily life?

6. What role does prayer play in overcoming spiritual challenges, as seen in Matthew 17:18?

7. How does Matthew 17:18 demonstrate Jesus' authority over evil spirits?

8. What does Matthew 17:18 reveal about the nature of faith and healing?

9. Why is the disciples' inability to heal significant in Matthew 17:18?

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

11. How should Christians handle personal offenses?

12. What Bible verses support Christian exorcism practices?

13. How can we reconcile Jesus's prophecy in Matthew 16:28 that some disciples would not die before seeing the Son of Man coming with the fact that they all eventually died?

14. 2 Peter 1:16-18 refers to the Transfiguration; why is its account noticeably different from the synoptic Gospels' versions?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Jesus' authority over demons in Matthew 17:18 encourage you in your own spiritual battles?

2. In what ways can the disciples' struggle with unbelief be a reflection of our own faith journey?

3. How can we apply the principles of prayer and fasting in our lives to overcome spiritual challenges?

4. What does this passage teach us about the importance of faith, and how can we cultivate a faith that moves mountains?

5. How can we demonstrate the compassion of Christ in our interactions with those who are suffering or oppressed?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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