Jesus Walks on Water and Feeds the 5000: A Lesson in Faith
Jesus demonstrates His power by walking on water and feeding the 5000 in this impactful lesson that challenges Peter to step out in faith and keep his eyes fixed on Jesus amidst the storm.
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Lesson 10 Further Preaching In Galilee The Feeding Of The 5000 - Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:33-44; Luke 9:11-17; John 6:2-14 Jesus Walking On The Water - Matthew 14:22-36; Mark 6:45-56; John 6:15-21 January 29, 2020
Jesus Walks On The Water Matthew 14:22-36; Mark 6:45-56; John 6:15-21 1. 1. Get the disciples out of there Get the disciples out of there. (verse 22) 2. 2. Disperse the crowd Disperse the crowd. (verse 22) Sent the crowds away. 3. 3. Get away by Himself to pray Get away by Himself to pray. (Luke 5:16; 6:12; 9:18) Remember when Jesus taught the disciples to pray, then, in this way in this way (Matthew 6:9-13) that the manner they were to pray included a focus on: The glory and reverence for the Father (verses 9, 13) The kingdom (verse 10) The will of the Father (verse 10) Daily dependence on the Father (verse 11) The need for man s forgiveness. Deliverance from temptation. pray, then, manner in which
Jesus Walks On The Water Matthew 14:22-36; Mark 6:45-56; John 6:15-21 It is I It is I - Greek, ego eimior I am (John 8:58; Exodus 3:14). Not just this is Jesus, your Teacher and Master but this is the eternal, Almighty God who comes to you. Do not be afraid Do not be afraid ; from me, meaning absolute denial denial (Strong) and phobeomeaning to to put to flight to flight be afraid (Vine) (Hebrews 13:6), because Jesus is the I AM I AM. I am. absolute to put
Jesus Walks On The Water Matthew 14:22-36; Mark 6:45-56; John 6:15-21 Peter speaks up again: Lord, if it is You Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the command me to come to You on the water. water. (14:27) If He is the I AM I AM, what couldn t He do? Command me Command me to come to You to urge on, hail incite by word, i.e., order. (Strong) Jesus said the single word, Come hail, to Come!
Jesus Walks On The Water Matthew 14:22-36; Mark 6:45-56; John 6:15-21 Peter then gets down got out got out of the boat ; to descend figuratively) (Strong) Peter climbed down from the boat to the surface of the water. down out of the boat! And Peter to descend (literally or
Jesus Walks On The Water Matthew 14:22-36; Mark 6:45-56; John 6:15-21 Peter then walked (14:29) How often had Jesus commanded men to walk evidence of the power of God? (Matthew 9:5; 11:5; 15:31; Mark 5:42; John 5:8; Acts 3:6; 14:10) Where were Peter s eyes? It s fair to conclude they were on Jesus initially. We need to keep fixing our eyes on Jesus fixing our eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2; cf. 11:26, as opposed to ) Our enemies, other men, ourselves, our things, our problems, what s behind (Luke 9:62). walked on the water and came toward Jesus came toward Jesus. walk as
Jesus Walks On The Water Matthew 14:22-36; Mark 6:45-56; John 6:15-21 But seeing the wind seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, Lord, save me! (14:30) Peter was no longer looking to Jesus looking to Jesus ! When did Peter s faith fail him? While focused on Jesus focused on Jesus, he did the impossible. When he focused on his immediate circumstances focused on his immediate circumstances, he began to sink. ( Undistracted devotion 1 Corinthians 7:35) Jesus response: You of little faith, why did you doubt You of little faith, why did you doubt? (14:31) Jesus identified Peter as one who trusts too little as a doubter who who is divided is divided. (Matthew 28:17) Doubt Doubt Uncertainty which way to take Uncertainty which way to take (Vine) True faith is singularly focused and undivided. (James 1:5-8) trusts too little (Thayer) and
Jesus Walks On The Water Matthew 14:22-36; Mark 6:45-56; John 6:15-21 The wind stopped The wind stopped the moment Jesus and Peter got into the boat. (14:32) Without a word being spoken. (cf. Mark 4:39) What was the disciples question the first time Jesus calmed the storm? What kind of a man is this What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him? (Matthew 8:27) Notice the response this time: Those who were in the boat worshipped Him worshipped Him, saying, You are certainly God s Son You are certainly God s Son! (14:33) Note: first time in scripture someone other than Satan (Matthew 4:3, 6) or demons (Matthew 8:29) recognized Jesus to be the Son of God Son of God.
Jesus Walks On The Water Matthew 14:22-36; Mark 6:45-56; John 6:15-21 When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent word into all that surrounding district and they sent word into all that surrounding district and brought to Him all who were sick brought to Him all who were sick; and they implored Him that they might just touch the fringe of His cloak; and as many as touched it were cured. (Matthew 14:34-36) Following the feeding of the 5000 and the desire to compel Jesus to become their earthly king, many follow after Him, seeking their desire of a fleshly King. This is where Lesson 11 resumes.
Review Questions Jesus Stills the Storm Jesus Stills the Storm (Matthew 8:18-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25) 1. What was Jesus response to the scribe who came to Him and told Him he would follow Him wherever He went? What does that reveal about Jesus and His character and about the character of those whom He would have follow Him? 2. What caused the disciples of Jesus to be afraid while in a boat crossing the Sea of Galilee? What was Jesus doing while in the boat? What request did His disciples make of Him? What was His response? What was the reaction of the disciples to this?
Review Questions Jesus Heals Two Gergesene Demoniacs Jesus Heals Two Gergesene Demoniacs (Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-21; Luke 8:26-40) 3. Who met Jesus when He came into the country of the Gadarene s? Briefly summarize his condition. What did Jesus do for him? 4. What request did the Gergesenes make of Jesus?
Review Questions Matthew s Feast. Discourse on Fasting Matthew s Feast. Discourse on Fasting (Matthew 9:10-17; Mark 2:15-22; Luke 5:29-39) 5. How did Jesus reply to the Pharisees who asked Him why He ate with publicans and sinners? 6. What parables did Jesus teach to illustrate that His teaching (law) was not just an addition to the Old Law?
Review Questions Jairus Daughter and the Invalid Woman Jairus Daughter and the Invalid Woman (Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:22-43; Luke 8:41-56) 7. Who was Jairus? What request did he make of Jesus? 8. While He was in route to Jairus house, who touched the hem of Jesus garment? Why? What happened to the one who touched His garment? 9. What was Jesus response to His garment being touched? What was His disciples response? What was the response of the one who had touched it? What reassurance did that one receive from Jesus?
