1. What is the meaning of Matthew 17:8?

2. How does Matthew 17:8 encourage us to focus solely on Jesus in our lives?

3. What does "saw no one except Jesus" teach about prioritizing Christ above all?

4. How can Matthew 17:8 deepen our understanding of Jesus' divine authority and presence?

5. What Old Testament events parallel the transfiguration experience in Matthew 17:8?

6. How can we apply the lesson of seeing "no one except Jesus" daily?

7. What does Matthew 17:8 reveal about Jesus' divine nature and authority?

8. How does Matthew 17:8 emphasize the importance of focusing solely on Jesus?

9. Why did the disciples see only Jesus in Matthew 17:8 after the transfiguration?

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

11. What were the teachings of Jesus?

12. Who were the Twelve Apostles of Jesus?

13. How do Christianity and Judaism fundamentally differ?

14. What does the social gospel entail?1. How does the experience of the Transfiguration deepen our understanding of who Jesus is?

2. In what ways can we focus on "seeing Jesus only" in our daily lives, amidst distractions and challenges?

3. How does the presence of Moses and Elijah during the Transfiguration highlight the continuity and fulfillment of the Old Testament in Jesus?

4. Reflect on a time when you experienced a "mountaintop" moment with God. How did it impact your faith journey?

5. How can we, like Peter, James, and John, be witnesses to the glory of Christ in our communities and workplaces?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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