Jesus and Peter Walk on the Water

Introduction:

Matthew 14:22–33 NASB95PARA

Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away. After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone. But the boat was already a long distance from the land, battered by the waves; for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea. When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” Peter said to Him, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” And He said, “Come!” And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” When they got into the boat, the wind stopped. And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “You are certainly God’s Son!”

Introduction:

Introduction:

1. Jesus had taught the multitudes all day, fed the five thousand men

2. Sent the disciples ahead to the other side

3. Went into the local mountains to pray

4. The wind and waves were going on all night

5. Jesus began to walk to the disciples in the middle of the lake

1. It

1. The disciples saw a ghost walking on the water – they were afraid

2. Jesus called out to them immediately three comforting statements

1. Be of Good cheer

2. It is I

3. Do not be afraid

2. Peter asked to come to Jesus on the water

1. The wind was still stirring up the waves

2. Jesus answered Peter, “Come”

3. Peter stepped out of the boat with his eyes on Jesus – Peter begins to walk on the water toward Jesus

4. As long as Peter kept his eyes on Jesus the wind and waves made difference

3. Peter looked at the waves and wind

1. While Peter was walking to Jesus, he looks away

2. Peter looks at the problems of life instead of Jesus

3. At the moment Peter looked away he began to sink

4. When we look away from Jesus and look at the wind and waves our trust in Jesus’ salvation falters

Conclusion:

1. With what faith Peter had, he cries to Jesus – save me

2. Jesus immediately – stretched out His hand and caught Peter – lifting him out of the water

3. If we call upon Jesus for salvation, He will save us