JESUS GIVES HIS DISCIPLES A STORM TRAINING

Matthew 14:22-36
Key Verse: 14:27

   "But Jesus immediately said to them:  Take courage! It is I. Don't
    be afraid.'"

 
1. Read verses 22-23. What did Jesus do after feeding the crowd? Why do
   you think he did these three things?

2. Why did Jesus need to pray? (See also Mark 1:35 and 11:24.) What can
   we learn from him?

3. Read verse 24. What was the disciples' situation? (22,24) Why were
   they struggling? What did Jesus do? Why?

4. What was their response when they saw Jesus walking toward them?
   What did Jesus say to them? What does this reveal about the inner
   men of the disciples?  What are some of your fears?

5. What did Peter say? How did he respond to Jesus' invitation to come?
   How could he walk on water at first, and why did he sink? Why must
   we overcome fear? How can we?