Jesus is Trustworthy:VBS 2023

Matthew 14:22-33

Jesus is Trustworthy and That Changes Our Life

Matthew 14:22–23 ESV

22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,

Time With God

Why would Jesus go away to spend time with the Father? If He was God..why would he do that?

Was Jesus busy?

Do you think Jesus’ prayer life had something to do with Him living the way that He did? His holiness?

In Your Quiet Time With God You Learn things to help you in those times of fear.

Matthew 14:24–27 ESV

24 but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”

God told them to get on a boat and they found themselves in the middle of a storm.

Why were they afraid?

How do you feel if God leads you into something that is hard?

How did God respond to their fear?

God is with You.

Take Heart

Matthew 14:28–33 ESV

28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

Walking on Water