Matthew 17:17-18….Ready

Matthew 17:17-18….Ready

17:17 “O unbelieving and perverse generation, (Some believe Jesus is making reference to Craftsmen who twist and distort out of shape objects they are making because of poor craftsmanship.-(New)Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? (Displays how no one takes Jesus’ life, He voluntarily gives it up for the sins of the world.-(New) How long shall I put up with you?  (Like Jesus, even with all our annoyances, irritations, and frustrations are not necessary sinful.-(New) Bring the boy here to me.” 18 Jesus rebuked the demon, (Possibly with the words be gone!-(New) That all ailments are not just a physical or medical issue. But can also be mental, emotional, spiritual, and demonic as well. -(New)  and it came out of the boy, and he was healed from that moment. (Notice how Jesus makes short work of what the disciples were unable to do in hours or days. Jesus just snaps His fingers and its done.-(New) (For Complete Expository See Book)

Extended Sermons 

“Warns how a wrong beliefs can lead to wrong behaviors & wrong decisions in life. (Don’t think right, don’t choose right.) “ → A corrupt faith can cause us to get off the right path, bringing about many wrong turns in life. A deliberate turning away from God’s truth and path can lead to what is wrong and harmful. When settled unbelief takes it can effect every other areas of our lives A lack of faith in Jesus and His work can result in a morally twisted character. Disbelieving God is immoral and leads to immorality. (cf. Rom. 1:21-32)

“Displays Jesus’ kindness and compassion, always stepping in even when our faith falls short.”→  It’s remarkable through Jesus gets irritated and frustrated with us. He doesn’t  abandon us, He doesn’t disown us, He doesn’t give up on us. No matter how hard or difficult we make it for Jesus to deal with us. He will always bears with us and will be there for us. We abandon people all the time, but Jesus doesn’t! How many people have we been frustrated and irritated with sone one and said “That’s it I’ve  had enough”. Not so with Jesus. He sticks around to clean up the mess we’ve created and fix the mistake we’re responsible for. Look at the mess that Jesus faced when He came down the mountain and He said to the disciple bring the boy to me and I’ll heal Him. Even today whatever struggles and failures you may have or mistakes you have made, remember the blood of Christ always covers and washes it away.

Additional Notes & Applications

.Teaches how Christ holds believers to a higher standard of faith than the world around them

Teaches how it pains the Lord when we fail to abide in the gracious anointing He grants us.

Warns how it greatly displeases the Lord when we fail to live the kind of life were expected to live. Even more so when it comes to a sin we’re still in we can be sure He’s not too pleased with it.

Warns how w can frustrate Jesus when we fail to make good on the blessings and gifts He’ given us.

Displays how not all anger is sinful, there’s nothing wrong with godly anger and a righteous indignation. Don’t think you’ll reach this spiritual place where you wont’ ever get angry. I can’t show any angry emotions right now that’s bad. Emotional outburst are not wrong or sinful in itself. Nor are they a sign of a lack of faith. As long as it’s coming from a place of righteous indignation and holy zeal to glorify and honor God.

Displays how Jesus is not above a well-placed rebuke, even if they are His disciples.  A true and timely reprimand is not contrary to love.

Calls for a faith conviction that doesn’t want our unbelief or doubt to provoke grief in the heart of God. Don’t you want the praise of God that says “There’s my boy, no matter the situation or circumstances, he always believing and trusting in me”!