Bible Stories for Adults
Jesus Walks on Water
Matthew 14:22-33
Welcome and Announcements
Next Week - Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet (John 13:1-20)
Bible Words to Remember:
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me. John 14:1
Opening Prayer
A Lesson for Jesus' Disciples (John 20:27-31)
Who did the followers of Jesus think He was?
Luke 24:19, 21
How did people who had looked to Jesus as the Messiah feel when He died?
Luke 23:48
Did the apostles share this feeling or did they trust in Jesus' promise to return?
John 20:19
How readily did they accept the fact that Jesus had risen as He had said?
Mark 16:9-14
What lesson had the apostles missed despite their years with Jesus?
John 20:27-29
How are we, 2000 years later, able to see Jesus as our Messiah?
John 20:30-31
Today's lesson, Jesus Walks on Water, shows both faith and doubt in action
A Year Earlier (Matthew 14:1-12; Mark 6:14-29)
What had happened about a year before Jesus was arrested?
Matthew 14:3-5
How seriously did Herod want to have John killed?
Mark 6:19-20
How did Herodias get an opportunity to get revenge on John?
Mark 6:21-23
For what did the daughter ask?
Mark 6:24-25
Did Herod try to change her mind?
Mark 6:26-28
What did Herod think when he later heard of another prophet?
Matthew 14:1-2
How did Herod react when he actually met this second prophet a year later?
Luke 23:8-11
Jesus Hears of John's Death (Matthew 14:12-13; Mark 6:31-32)
How quickly did news spread of John's death?
Matthew 14:12
How did Jesus react to this sad news?
Matthew 14:13a
Did Jesus go off by Himself?
Mark 6:31-32
No Rest For the Weary (Matthew 14:14-16; Mark 6:33-36)
How relaxing was it for Jesus when they arrived at this solitary place?
Mark 6:33-34
How were the apostles able to allow their leader to be pushed beyond exhaustion?
Mark 6:35-36
How did Jesus respond to this opportunity to rest and mourn John's death?
Matthew 14:16
Impromptu Catering Service (Matthew 14:17-21; Mark 6:37-44)
What did the apostles think of Jesus' command to feed this huge crowd?
Mark 6:37
How did Jesus show them that all it took was a little faith?
Mark 6:38-43
How large was this crowd?
Matthew 14:21
Insights From John (John 6:1-13)
When did this happen?
John 6:4
Had Jesus known that He was going to do this miracle?
John 6:5-6
What kind of loaves were used and where did they come from?
John 6:8-9
What lesson was Jesus teaching that Paul later learned?
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
What other lesson did Jesus have that He explained to the same crowd the next day?
John 6:25-27, 30-35
What other food was given by Jesus to these followers?
John 6:11
Finally Some Rest (Matthew 14:22-23; Mark 6:45-46)
How were Jesus' tired disciples finally successful in getting away from the crowd?
Mark 6:45
Was Jesus able to get any kind of rest Himself?
Mark 6:46
Was there another reason Jesus went up on the mountain by Himself?
John 6:14-15
Why would Jesus resist this desire of the people?
Matthew 4:8-10
"A Three Hour Cruise" (Mark 6:47-48)
After a tiring day, how relaxing was the 7 mile sailing trip across the lake?
Mark 6:47-48a
Did this storm help Jesus beat them by land to the other side?
Mark 6:48b
How relieved were the apostles when they saw Jesus coming to help them?
Matthew 14:26
The Peace of God (Mark 6:49-50)
Which of the apostles saw this ghost and how did Jesus comfort them?
Mark 6:49-50
Does this remind you of another story that also showed the apostles' superstitious doubts?
Luke 24:36-39
What is significant about the way Jesus identified Himself in these two stories?
Exodus 3:13-14
How did Jews respond when Jesus later made this statement in public?
John 8:58-59
Stepping Out in Faith (Matthew 14:28-31)
How did Peter reveal his eager faith when he realized it was Jesus and not a ghost?
Matthew 14:28
Did Peter follow through in faith when Jesus gave him the command?
Matthew 14:29
What happened the instant Peter turned his eyes from Jesus and focused on himself?
Matthew 14:30
How did Jesus respond to Peter's cry for help?
Matthew 14:31
O, Ye of Little Faith (Matthew 14:31)
Jesus says these words three other times. What were the circumstances then?
Matthew 6:28-31
Matthew 8:23-26
Matthew 16:5-10
What message is Jesus giving in all four situations?
Matthew 6:33
Two More Miracles (Matthew 14:32-33)
What third miracle happened in this story (after Jesus and Peter walking on the water)?
Matthew 14:32
How did the apostles respond to these amazing miracles?
Matthew 14:33
What fourth miracle then happened?
John 6:21
A Place of Rest (Matthew 11:28)
After an exhausting night, were Jesus and the apostles finally able to get some rest?
Mark 6:54-56
Where were the apostles able to find rest?
Matthew 11:28
Closing Prayer
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