Next Level 6.13.21

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Discuss

What is your favorite board game to play?

What is something that you are afraid of? How does that fear affect your life?

Study

Matthew 14:22-33
What jumps out to you the most about this story? Why?

How did trusting Jesus enable Peter to do something as crazy as walking on water?

What action did Jesus take when Peter began to sink? When has Jesus done this for you?

When Jesus said, “You of little faith. Why did you doubt?”, what do you hear? A rebuke? Disappointment? Encouragement? Hope? Explain.

What’s Next

How have you encountered God through the Bible?

Chad said, “Jesus never gives a command that isn’t accompanied by a promise.” What are some of the commands and promises that Jesus gives in Scripture?

“Staying in the boat doesn’t keep you safe; it keeps you the same.” How has your life changed when you’ve taken risks for the sake of the Gospel?

Jesus is calling us to be “wave riders.” What wave is Jesus calling you to ride? How will you “step out of the boat” this week?

Prayer

Jesus, give us the courage to step out of the boat. Thank you that even when we fail, you are there to save us. Help us to trust you!

”Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him.”

–Matthew 14:31 | NIV84