08-04: Walking Where You Have Never Walked Before

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Thank you for joining us today for worship! Pastor Tag takes a look at what life storms teach us by looking at the lessons Peter learns in Matthew 14.

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Matthew 14:22-32

Jesus Walks on the Water

[22] Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. [23] And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, [24] but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. [25] And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. [26] But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. [27] But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”

[28] And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” [29] He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. [30] But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” [31] Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” [32] And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.

Notes:

1. Jesus sent the disciples into the storm.

            - Storms teach me to depend on His grace.

            - Storms teach me to appreciate days of calm.

            - Storms remind me of others who are going through difficulty.

            - Storms teach me that life is difficult.

            - Storms are where we learn life’s greatest lessons.

2. Jesus went into the mountain to pray.

3. Jesus came to the disciples at the right time.

4. The disciples thought that Jesus was a spirit.

5. Jesus comforted them with His word and His presence.

6. Peter requested to “walk where Jesus was walking.”

            Lessons Peter Learned:

                        1. He experienced deeper Faith.

                        2. He experienced greater Freedom.

                        3. He experienced spiritual Fulfillment.