#BibleStudy Signs and Wonders – Miracle #9 – Jesus Walks on Water – Matthew 14:22-36. 11-14-2021 -- Discussion

Signs and Wonders – Miracles

Sunday School Lesson Series

Based on Signs and Wonders: Thirteen Miracles from the Life of Christ 

Serendipity House ©1998 - ISBN: 1-57494-107-0

 

Until we finish, my Sunday school class is studying Miracles of Jesus.

Below are highlights from this week’s class discussion.

 

Miracle #9 – Jesus Walks on Water – Matthew 14:22-36

 

Peter calls out to Jesus twice in this miracle. What and when? 

• What? “If it is you, tell me to come to you.” He had faith.
• When? Soon after they recognize Jesus. Just before dawn.
• What? “Save me!”
• When? When he takes his eyes off Jesus and begins to sink.

What does this suggest about Peter’s perception of Jesus at this time?

• It’s almost like he was testing Jesus.
• He’s not sure He’s Messiah, but maybe a prophet.
• He knew Jesus could save him because Jesus wasn’t sinking.

How is Peter’s faltering an example, or lesson, to all Christians?

• We all do this: have times of deep faith and times of little faith.
• Keep our eyes on Jesus.
• The difference between faith and fear is FOCUS.

When it comes to taking risks, how would you describe yourself?

Impulsive-quick to react. 1 person

Apprehensive-scared to death. 5 people

Procrastinating-putting it off. 3 people

• I made this an option and not everyone participated. I didn’t record any responses to “Why?”

When have you taken a risk-based on your faith in Jesus?

• Every time I board an airplane.
• Driving in Southern California.
• Going on a mission trip and not knowing how to pay the total cost.

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