Matthew - Day 21: Followers Walk In Faith

Read Matthew 15

Yesterday, we read that Jesus fed 5,000. Today, another event of Him feeding hungry followers. This time it is 4,000. Don’t you think the disciples would have remembered and learned what Jesus was capable of after the 1st event?
Often, we think if we could have only witnessed a miracle that Jesus performed, we would never again doubt. Despite seeing Him do super- natural deeds in person, it did not take away the disciples’ doubt completely. In the Old Testament, the Children of Israel would pile up rocks after God performed a miracle as a memorial – a visible reminder for the future. We need to write down the times God has worked in our lives and keep them visible as a reminder that He is continually working for us. The devil likes to make us think that He has forgotten us; memorial stones help us remember He is still able to do exceeding above our expectations.

Q: It is amazing that v. 33 has the disciples wondering how to feed this crowd. Why did they doubt? What are some ways you are like this in your daily walk?

Q: How can we practically go about remembering what God has done in the past? How will remembering his past deeds bolster our faith?

Q: Think of a time when God intervened in one of your life situations – write down what happened.

Q: How can memory of this intervention help you in the future when you doubt God’s ability to work in your life?

Q: The children of Israel erected memorial stones when God intervened in their lives as a way of remembering his works. What memorial stones could you erect mentally? How has God worked mightily in your life?

For Further Study: Joshua 3:1-18 and 4:1-24

For more check out: The Bible Recap on Matthew 15/Mark 7