Lesson 427: Matthew 17:20
The Blueprint — The Verse
“Because you have so little faithTrust in God’s character, promises, and guidance — choosing confidence in Him even when circumstances are uncertain. More,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faithTrust in God’s character, promises, and guidance — choosing confidence in Him even when circumstances are uncertain. More the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
Memorization Practice
Click words to hide them and test your memory.
Without looking, enter the book, chapter, and verse for this passage.
Rate your recall:
The Context — The History
JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More had just come down from the mountain where He was transfigured. A man brought his demon-possessed son whom the disciples could not heal, exposing the limits of faithTrust in God’s character, promises, and guidance — choosing confidence in Him even when circumstances are uncertain. More without dependence on Christ.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More rebuked the demon and healed the boy. When disciples asked why they failed, JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More pointed to little faithTrust in God’s character, promises, and guidance — choosing confidence in Him even when circumstances are uncertain. More. He said faithTrust in God’s character, promises, and guidance — choosing confidence in Him even when circumstances are uncertain. More even as small as a mustard seed could move mountains — nothing would be impossible.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
-
Then the disciples came to JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More privately, and said, “Why weren’t we able to cast it out?”
Shown in World English Bible (WEB).
Read the verse immediately before this lesson () to hear the lead-in to the passage.
-
Matthew 17:21
But this kind doesn’t go out except by prayer and fasting.”
Shown in World English Bible (WEB).
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Matthew 17:21) to continue the passage.
Discussion
-
What 'mountain' in your life feels immovable?
-
How is mustard-seed faithTrust in God’s character, promises, and guidance — choosing confidence in Him even when circumstances are uncertain. More different from self-confidence?
-
Why did the disciples' failure lead to a lesson about trust rather than technique?
Places — Map this passage
Locations mentioned in this lesson passage. Switch to Whole book or Journey mode on the map for a broader view.
Places list
Geographic data © OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0)