22 Right away Jesus made the disciples get into the boat. He had them go on ahead of him to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. Then he sent the crowd away. 23 After he had sent them away, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone. 24 The boat was already a long way from land. It was being pounded by the waves because the wind was blowing against it.

25 Shortly before dawn, Jesus went out to the disciples. He walked on the lake. 26 They saw him walking on the lake and were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said. And they cried out in fear.

27 Right away Jesus called out to them, “Be brave! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

28 “Lord, is it you?” Peter asked. “If it is, tell me to come to you on the water.”

29 “Come,” Jesus said.

So Peter got out of the boat. He walked on the water toward Jesus. 30 But when Peter saw the wind, he was afraid. He began to sink. He cried out, “Lord! Save me!”

31 Right away Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “Your faith is so small!” he said. “Why did you doubt me?”

32 When they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33 Then those in the boat worshiped Jesus. They said, “You really are the Son of God!”

34 They crossed over the lake and landed at Gennesaret. 35 The men who lived there recognized Jesus. So they sent a message all over the nearby countryside. People brought all those who were sick to Jesus. 36 They begged him to let those who were sick just touch the edge of his clothes. And all who touched his clothes were healed.



• 1. THE STORY

• 2. JESUS WALKED ON WATER

• 3. YOU CAN ALSO WALK ON WATER


1. THE STORY

• The disciples were traveling in a boat when a storm arose.

• The boat is a picture of our lives. As we journey through this world, storms of life will come.

• The disciples were in trouble, but Jesus came to them.

• Jesus comes to bring peace in the storms of our lives.

• Invite Jesus into your boat if you have not done so.

• If He is already in your life, acknowledge Him in every storm.

Many people try to calm the storms of life by their own efforts—making the boat lighter, pouring out the water—yet they still struggle with fear, worry, stress, failure, and emptiness.

• When Jesus stepped into the boat, the storm calmed.

• When Jesus is in your life, He brings peace even in the storms.

Question 1:

Have you ever found yourself in a seemingly hopeless situation?


2. JESUS WALKED ON WATER

Matthew 14:27–31

Immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”

“Come,” he said.

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.

But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, ““Why did you doubt me?”

• Jesus has the power to walk over storms.

• Storms represent impossibilities, fear, failure, sickness, and defeat. Jesus has authority over every storm.

• With humans, things may seem impossible, but Jesus can walk over storms.

• Jesus raised the dead son of a widow.

• He forgave sinners and even murderers.

• He created food out of nothing.

Question 2:

Have you experienced a time when Jesus or the Bible helped you through a difficult situation?

3. YOU CAN ALSO WALK ON WATER

• When you believe in Jesus, you can overcome the fears, worries, and defeats of this life.

• Matthew 14:31 — Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?”

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• We must believe in Jesus to do great works. 

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• Soup kitchens, missions, and evangelism.

• Jesus will not stop you from doing great things for Him—He invited Peter to walk on water as well.

• If we focus on the challenges, we may sink; but if we fix our eyes on Jesus, we will do great things for Him.

Question 3:

What can you do for the gospel this year?