1. What is the meaning of Matthew 17:26?

2. How does Matthew 17:26 illustrate Jesus' understanding of earthly authority and freedom?

3. What does "the sons are exempt" reveal about our identity in Christ?

4. How can we apply Jesus' teaching on freedom to our daily lives?

5. Connect Matthew 17:26 with Romans 13:1-2 on submission to authorities.

6. How does this verse encourage us to prioritize spiritual obligations over earthly ones?

7. Why does Jesus exempt sons from paying the temple tax in Matthew 17:26?

8. How does Matthew 17:26 reflect Jesus' understanding of His divine sonship?

9. What historical context explains the temple tax mentioned in Matthew 17:26?

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

11. 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?

12. How many times did the rooster crow before Peter denied Jesus? (Matthew 26:34 vs. Mark 14:30)

13. 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)

14. 2 Peter 1:16-18 refers to the Transfiguration; why is its account noticeably different from the synoptic Gospels' versions?1. How does Jesus' response to Peter about the temple tax challenge our understanding of religious obligations?

2. In what ways does the concept of being "sons" or "children" of God influence our daily lives and decisions?

3. How can we balance our freedom in Christ with our responsibilities to earthly authorities, as demonstrated in this passage?

4. What does this passage teach us about God's provision, and how can we apply this trust in our current circumstances?

5. How does the theme of sonship and freedom in Matthew 17:26 connect with Paul's teachings in Galatians 4:7, and what practical implications does this have for our identity in Christ?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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