1. What is the meaning of Matthew 17:25?

2. How does Matthew 17:25 illustrate Jesus' understanding of earthly authority and taxes?

3. What lesson can we learn from Jesus' response about paying the temple tax?

4. How does Matthew 17:25 connect with Romans 13:1-7 on submitting to authorities?

5. In what ways can we apply Jesus' wisdom in Matthew 17:25 to modern life?

6. How does Jesus' question in Matthew 17:25 challenge our perspective on earthly obligations?

7. What does Matthew 17:25 reveal about Jesus' understanding of earthly authority and divine sovereignty?

8. How does the temple tax in Matthew 17:25 relate to Jesus' identity as the Son of God?

9. Why does Jesus question Peter about kings and taxes in Matthew 17:25?

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

11. How did Simon Peter find out that Jesus was the Christ? By a revelation from heaven (Matthew 16:17) His brother Andrew told him (John 1:41)

12. Where did Jesus first meet Simon Peter and Andrew? By the sea of Galilee (Matthew 4:18-22) On the banks of river Jordan (John 1:42). After that, Jesus decided to go to Galilee (John 1:43)

13. In Matthew 17:24-27, Jesus tells Peter to find a coin in a fish's mouth to pay the temple tax. Is there any evidence or logical explanation for this unusual claim?

14. Did Jesus carry his own cross? (John 19:17 vs. Matthew 27:31-32)1. How does Jesus' question to Peter about taxes relate to our understanding of spiritual freedom and responsibility today?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of respecting earthly authorities while maintaining our primary allegiance to God?

3. How does the concept of being children of God, as seen in Galatians 4, influence our daily lives and decisions?

4. What are some practical ways we can demonstrate our respect for human institutions, as instructed in 1 Peter 2:13-17, without compromising our faith?

5. How can we be more attentive to the preemptive guidance of Jesus in our lives, similar to how He addressed Peter's situation before Peter even spoke?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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