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Walking On Water

Walking On Water. Matt. 14:22-33. Walking on Water. Event occurred evening of day when Jesus fed 5,000 men with 5 loaves and 2 fish (Matt. 14) About 3:00 AM, a storm arose; the boat was tossed by furious winds and waves (v. 24-25). Reaction of the Disciples.

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Walking On Water

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  1. Walking On Water Matt. 14:22-33

  2. Walking on Water • Event occurred evening of day when Jesus fed 5,000 men with 5 loaves and 2 fish (Matt. 14) • About 3:00 AM, a storm arose; the boat was tossed by furious winds and waves (v. 24-25)

  3. Reaction of the Disciples • Jesus went to them, walking on the water (v. 25) • They were “troubled,” cried out in fear, “It is a ghost!” (v. 26) • Jesus said: “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid” (v. 27)

  4. Reaction of the Disciples • Peter was not so sure, and called back, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to you on the water” (v. 28) • Jesus said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat.

  5. Peter Walks on Water • Peter began to walk on the water toward Jesus. • When he took his eyes off Jesus he began to sink. • Peter cries out to Jesus “Save Me” • Jesus immediately gets him by the hand

  6. Lessons from Walking On Water 1. We are Sent on a Mission

  7. Jesus has a mission for us Matt. 28:19-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you...”

  8. Radford Congregation Vanuatu Philippines Ukraine India

  9. Radford Congregation - Floyd church of Christ - 2 students in preacher training schools

  10. What am I doing in my everyday life to teach the gospel?

  11. Lessons from Walking On Water 1. We are Sent on a Mission 2. Our Lord is Praying

  12. In Heaven Praying for us “He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them” Heb. 7:25

  13. In Heaven Praying for us “For Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us” Heb. 9:24

  14. Lessons from Walking On Water 1. We are Sent on a Mission 2. Our Lord is Praying 3. On a Troubled Sea

  15. Sea of life is troubled.... We have distress because of: • World Conditions • Church Conditions

  16. Sea of life is troubled.... “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” Jn. 16:33

  17. Sea of life is troubled.... “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear...” Ps. 46:1-2

  18. Sea of life is troubled....

  19. Lessons from Walking On Water 1. We are Sent on a Mission 2. Our Lord is Praying 3. On a Troubled Sea 4. Why We Begin to Sink?

  20. Peter looked at the waves and took his eyes off Jesus “But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!" Matt. 14:30

  21. Peter looked at the waves and took his eyes off Jesus

  22. “Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.” Matt. 14:27

  23. “I am with you always, even to the end of the world” Matt. 28:20

  24. “I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU.THE LORD IS MY HELPER; I WILL NOT FEAR. WHAT CAN MAN DO TO ME?” Heb. 13:5

  25. Lessons from Walking On Water 1. We are Sent on a Mission 2. Our Lord is Praying 3. On a Troubled Sea 4. Why We Begin to Sink? 5. Hand is Stretched Forth

  26. “immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him.”v. 31

  27. Jesus will help us immediately Ps. 78:19-22 “And they tested God in their heart By asking for the food of their fancy. Yes, they spoke against God: They said, “Can God prepare a table in the wilderness? Behold, He struck the rock, So that the waters gushed out, And the streams overflowed. Can He give bread also? Can He provide meat for His people?”

  28. Jesus will help us immediately Ps. 78:19-22 “Therefore the LORD heard this and was furious; and anger also came up against Israel, Because they did not believe in God, And did not trust in His salvation.”

  29. We Need to Ask Jas. 4:3 “You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures” Jas. 1:6 “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting”

  30. Lessons from Walking On Water 1. We are Sent on a Mission 2. Our Lord is Praying 3. On a Troubled Sea 4. Why We Begin to Sink? 5. Hand is Stretched Forth 6. Stay In the Ship

  31. The ship represents the Church “to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus” Eph. 3:21 We can cross the stormy sea of life if we stay in the church.

  32. Lessons from Walking On Water 1. We are Sent on a Mission 2. Our Lord is Praying 3. On a Troubled Sea 4. Why We Begin to Sink? 5. Hand is Stretched Forth 6. Stay In the Ship

  33. Are you in the church?

  34. In Christ = SAVED What Must I Do To be Saved ? Baptized (Gal.3:27) Confess (Rom.10:10) Repent (Lk.13:3) Believe (Jn.8:24) Hear (Rom.10:17)

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