1. What is the meaning of Matthew 17:6?

2. How does Matthew 17:6 demonstrate the disciples' reaction to God's presence?

3. What can we learn from the disciples' fear in Matthew 17:6?

4. How does Matthew 17:6 connect to other biblical instances of divine fear?

5. How should we respond to God's presence, as seen in Matthew 17:6?

6. What actions can we take when feeling overwhelmed by God's glory like disciples?

7. Why did the disciples fall facedown in fear in Matthew 17:6?

8. What does Matthew 17:6 reveal about the nature of divine encounters?

9. How does Matthew 17:6 challenge our understanding of fear and reverence?

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

11. Matthew 17:2 states that Jesus’ face “shone like the sun.” How can this be reconciled with scientific observation and common experience?

12. How did the disciples react when Jesus walked on water? They worshipped him as the Son of God (Matthew 14:33) but were astounded and didn't understand (Mark 6:51-52).

13. What were the names of the twelve disciples? (Matthew 10:2-4 vs. Luke 6:13-16)

14. What did Jesus instruct his disciples? 'Tell my brethren to go to Galilee' (Matthew 28:10) and 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father' (John 20:17).1. How does the disciples' reaction to the divine voice in Matthew 17:6 compare to other biblical figures' reactions to God's presence, such as Moses or Isaiah?

2. What does the concept of the "fear of the Lord" mean to you, and how can it be applied in your daily walk with God?

3. In what ways does the Transfiguration event affirm the identity and mission of Jesus, and how should this impact our understanding of who Jesus is?

4. How can we cultivate a sense of reverence and awe in our worship and relationship with God, similar to the disciples' response?

5. Reflect on a time when you felt fear or uncertainty. How can the presence of Christ provide reassurance and courage in such situations, as it did for the disciples?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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