SEMINARY New Testament LESSON 20 Matthew 17 LESSON

SEMINARY New Testament

LESSON 20 Matthew 17

LESSON 20 Matthew 17: 1 -13 Moses and Elias appear to Peter, James, and John”

LESSON 20 What does possessing a driver’s license authorize a person to do? Why is it important to have access to car keys in addition to having a driver’s license? How might having a driver’s license and keys to drive a car be compared to the authority and keys of the priesthood necessary to direct God’s work? Matthew 16: 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Matthew 17: 1 -2 1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, 2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. Where did Jesus take Peter, James, and John? What happened to the Savior on the mount? What does it mean to be transfigured?

LESSON 20 Individuals who were present on the Mount of Transfiguration. Jesus Christ, Peter, James, and John. Matthew 17: 3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. Who appeared on the mount? Moses and Elijah Prophet Joseph Smith: “The Savior, Moses, and Elias [Elijah], gave the keys [of the priesthood] to Peter, James, and John, on the mount, when they were transfigured before him” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith[2007], 105). Why did Elijah and Moses appear on the mount?

LESSON 20 Matthew 17: 4 -9 4 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. 6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. 7 And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. 8 And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only. 9 And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead. Who else was present on the Mount of Transfiguration?

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LESSON 20 What truth can we learn from these events regarding the conferral of priesthood keys in each dispensation? In each dispensation, God confers priesthood keys upon His chosen servants so they can direct His work upon the earth. Why is it important to know that the same pattern of conferring priesthood keys that occurred during the time of Jesus Christ was repeated in our day with the Prophet Joseph Smith? Do the current prophets and apostles hold the same keys Joseph Smith received? (Yes. ) How did they receive those keys?

LESSON 20 Matthew 17: 14 -23 “Jesus casts a devil out of a boy”

LESSON 20 Matthew 17: 24 -27 24 ¶ And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? 25 He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? 26 Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. 27 Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. What did the tax collectors ask Peter? What was Peter’s response? What did Jesus ask Peter? What was Peter’s response? What did the Savior instruct Peter to do? Why did Jesus say He would pay the tax?

LESSON 20 offend What principle can we learn from the Savior’s example? We can follow the Savior’s example by avoiding actions that may cause others to stumble spiritually. What are some other situations in which this principle could guide us to make correct choices? How have you been blessed as you have tried to follow the Savior’s example and avoid actions that could cause others to stumble spiritually?

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