Matthew 17:14-27

Apr 2, 2024

This discussion plunges into a dramatic moment where a father pleads for his son's healing, showcasing the power of faith. Jesus challenges His disciples about their doubts, revealing that even tiny faith can move mountains. The conversation shifts to His impending death and resurrection as He prepares His followers for the difficult days ahead. There's also an intriguing lesson about the temple tax, emphasizing the balance between personal freedom and the broader mission of God's kingdom.

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ANECDOTE

Father's Plea And The Disciples' Failure

A desperate father falls on his knees asking Jesus to heal his son who 'has seizures' and 'often falls into the fire and often into the water.'
He had already brought the boy to Jesus' disciples, who could not cure him, showing their struggle in real situations.

INSIGHT

Little Faith Limits Power

Jesus rebukes the disciples' lack of faith as the reason they failed to cast out the demon.
He teaches that even faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains and enable impossible acts.

ADVICE

Grow Faith By Listening And Obeying

Grow your faith by listening to Jesus and putting his words into practice.
Small, consistent obedience expands faith so God can work powerfully through your life.

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Matthew 17:14-27

14 When they came to the crowd, a man came up to Jesus, falling on his knees before Him and saying, 15 “Lord, have mercy on my son, because he has seizures and suffers terribly; for he often falls into the fire and often into the water.16 And I brought him to Your disciples, and they could not cure him.” 17 And Jesus answered and said, “You unbelieving and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring him here to Me.” 18 And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon came out of him, and the boy was healed at once.

19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” 20 And He *said to them, “Because of your meager faith; for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.”

22 And while they were gathering together in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be handed over to men; 23 and they will kill Him, and He will be raised on the third day.” And they were deeply grieved.

24 Now when they came to Capernaum, those who collected the two-drachma tax came to Peter and said, “Does your teacher not pay the two-drachma tax?” 25 He *said, “Yes.” And when he came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs or poll-tax, from their sons or from strangers?” 26 When Peter said, “From strangers,” Jesus said to him, “Then the sons are exempt. 27 However, so that we do not offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up; and when you open its mouth, you will find a stater. Take that and give it to them for you and Me.”

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