Matthew 17:17

Indonesian VMD 2005

Jawab Yesus, “Kamu adalah orang yang tidak percaya dan sesat. Berapa lama lagi Aku harus tinggal bersama kamu? Berapa lama Aku akan bersabar terhadap kamu? Bawalah anak itu kemari.”

Apa artinya?

In this verse from Matthew 17:17, Jesus is speaking to his disciples and expresses frustration with their lack of faith and understanding. He asks how long he needs to stay with them before they will have enough faith to heal a boy possessed by a demon.

Penjelasan untuk anak-anak

Imagine you are trying to teach your little brother or sister something new, but no matter how many times you show them, they can't seem to get it right. You might feel frustrated and wonder when they'll finally understand. That's kind of what Jesus is feeling here with his disciples.

Latar belakang sejarah

The Gospel of Matthew was written by one of Jesus' disciples around the late first century AD. It was primarily aimed at Jewish Christians who were familiar with Old Testament stories and teachings, helping them see how Jesus fulfilled prophecies about a Messiah.

Penerapan hari ini

Consider times when you’ve felt frustrated with others’ lack of understanding or faith in your abilities or intentions. Instead of giving up like Jesus initially feels here, try to remind yourself that patience is key and offer more guidance and support.

Topik

• faith
• patience
• discipleship
• healing
• demon possession
• teaching

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Pertanyaan umum

Who is Jesus talking to in Matthew 17:17?

Jesus is addressing his disciples, expressing frustration over their lack of faith and understanding.

What does 'faithless and perverse generation' mean here?

It means that the people around Jesus were showing a lack of trust or confidence in God's ability to help them, which was frustrating for Him.

How can this verse teach us about patience in faith?

This verse teaches that sometimes, despite our efforts and prayers, we may still face challenges. It encourages us to be patient while continuing to trust and follow God's guidance.

Why did Jesus say 'bring him hither to me'?

Jesus wanted the boy who was possessed by a demon to be brought to Him so He could heal him, demonstrating His power over evil spirits.