
Matthew 14:28-32
“And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.”
What prompted Peter to step out of the boat and walk on water, and what does this reveal about his faith at that moment?
What caused Peter to begin sinking, and how does this demonstrate the role of doubt in our faith journey?
How does Jesus respond to Peter’s doubt, and what can we learn from His immediate action?
What significance does the calming of the wind have in this passage, and how does it relate to the theme of faith and doubt?
In what ways can we apply the lessons from this passage to our own lives, especially when facing moments of doubt and fear in our faith journey?
For Further Study:
Case for Christ by Lee Stroebel
(Lee Strobel’s conversion story is primarily detailed in this book titled “The Case for Christ: A Journalist’s Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus.” In this book, Strobel, a former atheist and investigative journalist, explores the evidence for Christianity and recounts his personal journey from skepticism to faith in Jesus Christ. Its a great resource in dealing with typical doubts about Jesus, his death and his resurrection.)