Divine Answers to Troublesome Questions

DIVINE ANSWERS TO TROUBLESOME QUESTIONS
TEXT: Matthew 17:9-13

SUMMARY: As Jesus instructs those whose ears He has opened to hear, He tells them things about the past, present, and future that we all need to know regarding our Christian calling.

I. A LESSON ABOUT THE PAST. The past is invoked…
A. In the words “it is written” (Mk. 9:12).
B. In Jesus’ assessment of a true disciple, vv. 10-12.

II. A LESSON ABOUT THE PRESENT
A. A Scriptural Question.
B. A Shocking Answer.

III. A LESSON ABOUT THE FUTURE, vv. 9-10.
A. The Departed Saints will Live Again.
B. Jesus Himself will live again.