Matthew 17:2
There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 17:2?

2. How does Matthew 17:2 reveal Jesus' divine nature and authority to us today?

3. What significance does Jesus' transfiguration hold for our faith and daily walk?

4. How can we apply the transfiguration event to strengthen our spiritual lives?

5. What Old Testament events connect with Jesus' transfiguration in Matthew 17:2?

6. How does witnessing Jesus' glory in Matthew 17:2 inspire our worship and devotion?

7. What does Matthew 17:2 reveal about Jesus' divine nature and identity?

8. How does the transfiguration in Matthew 17:2 fulfill Old Testament prophecies?

9. Why were only Peter, James, and John present during the transfiguration in Matthew 17:2?

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

11. What does the Bible mention about halos?

12. How is Jesus portrayed in films?

13. What occurred at the Mount of Transfiguration?

14. (Exodus 34:29–35) How can Moses’s radiant face be explained scientifically, and why are there no other similar reports in the Torah?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the transfiguration of Jesus in Matthew 17:2 deepen our understanding of His divine nature and mission?

2. In what ways does the presence of Moses and Elijah during the transfiguration highlight the continuity between the Old and New Testaments?

3. How can the transformation seen in the transfiguration inspire believers to pursue spiritual transformation in their own lives?

4. What role does the transfiguration play in strengthening the disciples' faith, and how can it strengthen our faith today?

5. How does the hope of sharing in Christ's resurrection glory, as foreshadowed in the transfiguration, impact our daily lives and decisions?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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