Matthew 17&18

Chapter 17: Begins with the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus, which revealed Our Lord Jesus’ divine glory. He transfigured before St. Peter, St. John and St. James, shining like the sun, and His clothes became as white as light. Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appear and talk with Jesus. We also see His healing of a demon-possessed boy emphasizes the power of  faith and how we can’t overcome the devil except by  prayer, and fasting. We also see how Our Lord Jesus responded to those who collect the temple tax when they  questioned  Peter about Jesus’ tax payment. 

Chapter 18: Talks about how to be the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven and how to live in harmony with others. It Begins with the disciples asking Our Lord Jesus, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Our Lord Jesus responds by placing a little child among them, explaining that unless they become like children—humble they will not enter the Kingdom. We also see How  Our Lord Jesus warned against causing others to sin and how severe the consequences. This chapter also shows God's love for each individual, including the sinners. Also we see how Our Lord Jesus instructs on how to deal with a brother who sins.  Also we see when St. Peter asked how often one should forgive, and Our Lord Jesus responded "seventy times seven,". Through this chapter, Our Lord Jesus provided  a practical guide for living out these principles in everyday life. 

“ So My ………. Father also will do to you if each of you, from his …….., does not ………..his brother his trespasses” Matthew 18: 35

How many days after did Jesus take Peter, James, and John to a mountain?

• two days

• six days

• five days

"This is My _______ Son, in whom I am well _______."

Jesus came and touched them and said, "Arise, and do not be afraid." (verse 7)

• True

• False

"However, this kind does not go out except by...."

• Fasting only

• Praying only

• Fasting and praying

"Therefore whoever _______ himself as this little child is the ________ in the kingdom of heaven." (chapter 18)

"For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost." (verse 11)

• True

• False

"Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in..."

• Heaven

• Church

• No where

"For where ___ or _____ are gathered in My name, I am _____ in the midst of them." (verse 20)