Matthew 17:14-20

READ

Matthew 17:14-20

EXPLORE

  1. What stands out to you in the text?

  2. How did Jesus respond to his disciples’ inability to heal the son? Why do you think he responded this way?

  3. Why do you think Jesus used the imagery of a mustard seed to illustrate the type of faith the disciples were lacking? What are the qualities of a mustard seed that relate to faith?

  4. What did Jesus mean when He said that if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed “you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you?”

APPLY

  1. What is faith and how do you measure it in your life?

  2. The disciples not only lacked faith in Jesus’ power but they had placed their faith in their own abilities which caused them to be unable to heal. What are ways that we place our faith in ourselves or others? How can we spiritually and practically put our faith in Jesus daily?

  3. How has your faith in Jesus grown over time? What are some of the “mountains” you have seen Jesus move as you trust in Him?

PRAY

Pray for the needs of one another

Pray for greater faith in trusting Jesus’ sovereign love and power

John Campbell