Suffering Through Storms, Matthew 14
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What suffering occurs in ?
What suffering occurs in ?
Death * Sickness * Starvation * Storms
Death * Sickness * Starvation * Storms
Is God concerned when we deal with death, ()?
Is God concerned when we deal with death, ()?
Why are their
9 And the king was sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he commanded it to be given. 10 He sent and had John beheaded in the prison, 11 and his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother. 12 And his disciples came and took the body and buried it, and they went and told Jesus.
Is God concerned when we are sick ()?
Is God concerned when we are sick ()?
13 Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
Is God concerned when people starve, ()?
Is God concerned when people starve, ()?
What is his plan to take care of this?
15 Now when it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” 16 But Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” 17 They said to him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.”
Is God concerned when we are caught in a storm (14:22–36)?
Is God concerned when we are caught in a storm (14:22–36)?
He walks on water (14:22–36).
1. Events preceding his walk (14:22–24)
1. Events preceding his walk (14:22–24)
a. The command () * Jesus instructs his disciples to cross to the other side of the lake.
a. The command () * Jesus instructs his disciples to cross to the other side of the lake.
b. The communion () * He then retires to a hill and prays.
b. The communion () * He then retires to a hill and prays.
c. The crisis () * A violent storm suddenly threatens the disciples’ boat.
c. The crisis () * A violent storm suddenly threatens the disciples’ boat.
2. Events during his walk (14:25–33)
2. Events during his walk (14:25–33)
a. The approach () * In the middle of the night, Jesus comes to the disciples, walking on the water.
a. The approach () * In the middle of the night, Jesus comes to the disciples, walking on the water.
b. The alarm () * The disciples are terrified, thinking Jesus is a ghost!
b. The alarm () * The disciples are terrified, thinking Jesus is a ghost!
c. The assurance () * Jesus tells them who he is.
c. The assurance () * Jesus tells them who he is.
d. The attempt () * Peter tries to walk to Jesus but soon begins to sink and cries out for help.
d. The attempt () * Peter tries to walk to Jesus but soon begins to sink and cries out for help.
e. The awe () * At Jesus’ command, the wind stops, causing the disciples to worship him.
e. The awe () * At Jesus’ command, the wind stops, causing the disciples to worship him.
Application Questions
Application Questions
Clarity from parallel text: ,
Clarity from parallel text: ,
44 And those who ate the loaves were five thousand men.
48 And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them,
Was Jesus going to let them suffer?
Was Jesus going to let them suffer?
Was Jesus going to let them suffer?
Was Jesus going to let them suffer?
Why does suffering occur and why does God allow it?
Why does suffering occur and why does God allow it?
Do you think God has a divine purpose in pain?
Do you think God has a divine purpose in pain?
Do you think faith will eventually (with patience) reveal suffering’s fruit?
Do you think faith will eventually (with patience) reveal suffering’s fruit?
Read the following scripture and discuss the fruit:
Read the following scripture and discuss the fruit:
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 5 For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.
Does the Bible promise a life free from suffering?
Does the Bible promise a life free from suffering?
12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
Will Jesus be with us in our “storms”?
Will Jesus be with us in our “storms”?
T/F Jesus meets us in storms, teaches us to worship God in spirit and truth, leading to our faith being built up?
T/F Jesus meets us in storms, teaches us to worship God in spirit and truth, leading to our faith being built up?
34 When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things. 35 And when it grew late, his disciples came to him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is now late.
Take Home Study for the advanced student:
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How does suffering increase our awareness of God’s sustaining power ()?
19 Blessed be the Lord,
who daily bears us up;
God is our salvation. Selah
How does God use suffering to refine, perfect, strengthen, and keep us from falling (; )?
2. God uses suffering to refine, perfect, strengthen, and keep us from falling (Ps 66:8-9; Heb 2:10).
8 Bless our God, O peoples;
let the sound of his praise be heard,
9 who has kept our soul among the living
and has not let our feet slip.
10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering.
3. Suffering allows the life of Christ to be manifested in our mortal flesh (2 Cor 4:7-11).
How does suffering allow the life of Christ to be manifested in our mortal flesh ()?
7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. 11 For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.
7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. 11 For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.
4. Suffering bankrupts us, making us dependent upon God (2 Cor 12:9).
How does suffering make us dependent upon God ()?
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
5. Suffering teaches us humility (2 Cor 12:7).
How does suffering teaches us humility ()?
7 So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited.
How does suffering teaches us that God is more concerned about character than comfort (; )?
6. Suffering imparts the mind of Christ (Phil 2:1-11).
1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,
7. Suffering teaches us that God is more concerned about character than comfort (Rom 5:3-4; Heb 12:10-11).
Suffering teaches us that God is more concerned about character than comfort (; ).
10 For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. 11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
8. Suffering teaches us that the greatest good of the Christian life is not absence of pain, but Christlikeness (2 Cor 4:8-10; Rom 8:28-29).
Can suffering can be a chastisement from God for sin and rebellion ().
8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.
28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
9. Suffering can be a chastisement from God for sin and rebellion (Ps 107:17).
Suffering can be a chastisement from God for sin and rebellion ().
17 Some were fools through their sinful ways,
and because of their iniquities suffered affliction;
How does suffering connect with obedience and self-control (; ; ; ; ).
10. Obedience and self-control are from suffering (Heb 5:8; Ps 119:67; Rom 5:1-5; James 1:2-8; Phil 3:10).
8 Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,
but now I keep your word.
1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
11. Voluntary suffering is one way to demonstrate the love of God (2 Cor 8:1-2, 9).
Is it true that voluntary suffering is one way to demonstrate the love of God (, ).
1 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.
9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.
1 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.
Is suffering is part of the struggle against sin ()?
12. Suffering is part of the struggle against sin (Heb 12:4-13).
13. Suffering is part of the struggle against evil men (Ps 27:12; 37:14-15).
Is suffering is part of the struggle against evil men (; )?
12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries;
for false witnesses have risen against me,
and they breathe out violence.
14 The wicked draw the sword and bend their bows
to bring down the poor and needy,
to slay those whose way is upright;
15 their sword shall enter their own heart,
and their bows shall be broken.
14. Suffering is part of the struggle for the kingdom of God (2 Thess 1:5).
Is suffering part of being a member of the kingdom of God ().
5 This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering—
Is suffering a by-product of faithfully sharing the gospel ()?
15. Suffering is part of the struggle for the gospel (2 Tim 2:8-9).
8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound!
Is suffering is part of the struggle against injustice ()?
16. Suffering is part of the struggle against injustice (1 Pet 2:19).
19 For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly.
17. Suffering is part of the struggle for the name of Christ (Acts 5:41; 1 Pet 4:14).
What should be your attitude if you suffer for the Gospel (; )?
41 Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.
14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
What is the benefit of abundantly sharing Christ’s suffering (; )?
18. Suffering indicates how the righteous become sharers in Christ’s suffering (2 Cor 1:5; 1 Pet 4:12-13).
5 For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.
What will happen if we endure suffering with Christ (; )?
19. Endurance of suffering is given as a cause for reward (2 Cor 4:17; 2 Tim 2:12).
17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,
12 if we endure, we will also reign with him;
if we deny him, he also will deny us;
How does suffering forces community and sharing ()?
20. Suffering forces community and the administration of the gifts for the common good (Phil 4:12-15).
12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
14 Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only.
21. Suffering binds Christians together into a common or joint purpose (Rev 1:9).
How does suffering bind Christians together into a common or joint purpose ()?
9 I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.
22. Suffering produces discernment, knowledge, and teaches us God’s statutes (Ps 119:66-67, 71).
Does suffering produces discernment, knowledge, and teaching about God’s statutes (, )?
66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge,
for I believe in your commandments.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,
but now I keep your word.
71 It is good for me that I was afflicted,
that I might learn your statutes.
After David’s sin with Bathsheba, how did God use suffering to recreate a broken and contrite spirit ()?
23. Through suffering God is able to obtain our broken and contrite spirit which He desires (Ps 51:16-17).
16 For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it;
you will not be pleased with a burnt offering.
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
16 For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it;
you will not be pleased with a burnt offering.
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
How does suffering prepare our minds for the hope of grace to be revealed at the revelation of Jesus Christ (, )?
24. Suffering causes us to discipline our minds by making us focus our hope on the grace to be revealed at the revelation of Jesus Christ (1 Pet 1:6, 13).
6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials,
13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
25. God uses suffering to humble us so He can exalt us at the proper time (1 Pet 5:6-7).
Does God use suffering to humble us so He can exalt us at the proper time ()?
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
26. Suffering teaches us to number our days so we can present to God a heart of wisdom (Ps 90:7-12).
Does suffering teaches us to number our days so we can present to God a heart of wisdom ()?
7 For we are brought to an end by your anger;
by your wrath we are dismayed.
8 You have set our iniquities before you,
our secret sins in the light of your presence.
9 For all our days pass away under your wrath;
we bring our years to an end like a sigh.
10 The years of our life are seventy,
or even by reason of strength eighty;
yet their span is but toil and trouble;
they are soon gone, and we fly away.
11 Who considers the power of your anger,
and your wrath according to the fear of you?
12 So teach us to number our days
that we may get a heart of wisdom.
Is suffering sometimes necessary to win the lost (; )?
27. Suffering is sometimes necessary to win the lost (2 Tim 2:8-10; 4:5-6).
8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! 10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
5 As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come.
28. Suffering strengthens and allows us to comfort others who are weak (2 Cor 1:3-11).
Does suffering strengthens and allows us to comfort others who are weak ()?
Is suffering is small compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ ()?
29. Suffering is small compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ (Phil 3:8).
8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ
30. God desires truth in our innermost being and one way He does it is through suffering (Ps 51:6; 119:17).
What is the connection between inner peace and suffering (; ).
6 Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being,
and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.
17 Deal bountifully with your servant,
that I may live and keep your word.
When will the value of suffering be known ()?
31. The equity for suffering will be found in the next life (Ps 58:10-11).
10 The righteous will rejoice when he sees the vengeance;
he will bathe his feet in the blood of the wicked.
11 Mankind will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous;
surely there is a God who judges on earth.”
32. Suffering is always coupled with a greater source of grace (2 Tim 1:7-8; 4:16-18).
Is suffering is always coupled with a greater source of grace (; )?
7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God,
16 At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! 17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
33. Suffering teaches us to give thanks in times of sorrow (1 Thess 5:17; 2 Cor 1:11).
What lesson does suffering teaches us in times of sorrow ().
17 pray without ceasing,
11 You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.
34. Suffering increases faith (Jer 29:11).
What does suffering increase ()?
11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
35. Suffering allows God to manifest His care (Ps 56:8).
What does suffering allow God to manifest ()?
8 You have kept count of my tossings;
put my tears in your bottle.
Are they not in your book?
36. Suffering stretches our hope (Job 13:14-15).
Suffering stretches our hope ().
What does suffering stretch ()?
14 Why should I take my flesh in my teeth
and put my life in my hand?
15 Though he slay me, I will hope in him;
yet I will argue my ways to his face.
