Category Archives: Matthew 17

The Secret of Failure, Matthew 17:19-21, Mark 9:28, 29

“Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard … Continue reading

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The Secret of Failure, Matthew 17:19-21, Mark 9:28, 29

“Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard … Continue reading

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Jesus Only, Matthew 17:8

“And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.”–Matthew 17:8. The last words will suffice us for a text, “Jesus only.” When Peter saw our Lord with Moses and Elias, he exclaimed, “Master, it … Continue reading

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A Preview of the Second Coming–Part 3, Matthew 17:5-13

Introduction A. The Light of God God is spirit, and is therefore invisible. Luke 24:39 says, “A spirit hath not flesh and bones.” God has no form. When God revealed Himself in the Old Testament, He chose to reveal Himself … Continue reading

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A Preview of the Second Coming–Part 2, Matthew 17:1-4

Review I. THE PRINCIPLE (16:24) II. THE PARADOX (16:25-26) III. THE PAROUSIA (16:27) The disciples needed to hear about Christ’s future return because it balanced what Christ taught them about dying to self, taking up a cross, and living in … Continue reading

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