1. What is the meaning of Matthew 17:23?

2. How does Matthew 17:23 deepen our understanding of Jesus' foreknowledge of His resurrection?

3. What emotions might the disciples have felt hearing "they will kill Him"?

4. How does Jesus' prediction in Matthew 17:23 connect to Isaiah 53's prophecy?

5. How can we find hope in Jesus' resurrection despite life's challenges?

6. How should Matthew 17:23 influence our response to suffering and persecution?

7. Why did Jesus predict His resurrection in Matthew 17:23?

8. How does Matthew 17:23 affirm Jesus' divinity?

9. What historical evidence supports the resurrection mentioned in Matthew 17:23?

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

11. Matthew 20:19 – Does the claim of a resurrection “after three days” conflict with modern scientific understanding of biology and death?

12. Who killed Goliath? David (I Samuel 17:23, 50) Elhanan (2 Samuel 21:19)

13. (Matthew 23:35) How can Abel and Zechariah, separated by centuries, both be cited as if they belong back-to-back in a single bloodguilt narrative?

14. 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?1. How does Jesus' prediction of His death and resurrection in Matthew 17:23 connect with Old Testament prophecies, and why is this significant for our faith?

2. In what ways can the disciples' reaction of grief serve as a lesson for us when we face difficult or confusing situations in our own lives?

3. How does the assurance of Jesus' resurrection provide hope and encouragement in your daily walk with Christ?

4. What are some practical ways you can deepen your understanding of the prophecies concerning Jesus' death and resurrection?

5. How can you effectively share the message of Jesus' death and resurrection with those around you, and why is it important to do so?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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