Bible Lesson: Walking in the Storm
By Dr Marilyn Bouniu
Scriptures:
Matthew 14: 22-33
Pray
Matthew 14:23
Matthew 6:6
Luke 5:15-16
Faith
Matthew 14:28-29
Romans 10:17
Doubt
Matthew 14:30-31
God walks with you in the storm
Matthew 14:32
Joshua 1:9
Isaiah 41:10
Matthew 28:20
Notes:
Matthew 14: 22-33 NKJV
Jesus Walks on the Sea
22 Immediately Jesus [a]made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. 23 And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. 24 But the boat was now [b]in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
25 Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear.
27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, [c]"Be of good cheer! [d]It is I; do not be afraid."
28 And Peter answered Him and said, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water."
29 So He said, "Come." And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw [e]that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!"
31 And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.
33 Then those who were in the boat [f]came and worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God."
Footnotes
Matthew 14:22 invited, strongly urged
Matthew 14:24 NU many furlongs away from the land
Matthew 14:27 Take courage
Matthew 14:27 Lit. I am
Matthew 14:30 NU brackets that and boisterous as disputed.
Matthew 14:33 NU omits came and
Matthew 14: 22-33 NLT
Jesus Walks on Water
22 Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. 23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone.
24 Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. 25 About three o'clock in the morning[a] Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, "It's a ghost!"
27 But Jesus spoke to them at once. "Don't be afraid," he said. "Take courage. I am here![b]"
28 Then Peter called to him, "Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water."
29 "Yes, come," Jesus said.
So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strong[c] wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. "Save me, Lord!" he shouted.
31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. "You have so little faith," Jesus said. "Why did you doubt me?"
32 When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. 33 Then the disciples worshiped him. "You really are the Son of God!" they exclaimed.
Footnotes
14:25 Greek In the fourth watch of the night.
14:27 Or The 'I am' is here; Greek reads I am. See Exod 3:14.
14:30 Some manuscripts do not include strong.
Pray
Matthew 14:23
Matthew 6:6
Luke 5:15-16
Matthew 14:23 NKJV
23 And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.
Matthew 14:23 NLT
23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone.
Matthew 6:6 NKJV
6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you [a]openly.
Matthew 6:6 NLT
6 But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
Luke 5:15-16 NKJV
15 However, the report went around concerning Him all the more; and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by Him of their infirmities. 16 So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.
Luke 5:15-16 NLT
15 But despite Jesus' instructions, the report of his power spread even faster, and vast crowds came to hear him preach and to be healed of their diseases. 16 But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer.
Faith
Matthew 14:28-29
Romans 10:17
Matthew 14:28-29 NKJV
28 And Peter answered Him and said, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water."
29 So He said, "Come." And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.
Matthew 14:28-29 NLT
28 Then Peter called to him, "Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water."
29 "Yes, come," Jesus said.
So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus.
Romans 10:17 NKJV
17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Romans 10:17 NLT
17 So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.
Doubt
Matthew 14:30-31
Matthew 14:30-31 NKJV
30 But when he saw [a]that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!"
31 And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?"
Matthew 14:30-31 NLT
30 But when he saw the strong[a] wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. "Save me, Lord!" he shouted.
31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. "You have so little faith," Jesus said. "Why did you doubt me?"
God walks with you in the storm
Matthew 14:32
Joshua 1:9
Isaiah 41:10
Matthew 28:20
Matthew 14:32 NKJV
32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.
Matthew 14:32 NLT
32 When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.
Joshua 1:9 NKJV
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9 NLT
9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
Isaiah 41:10 NKJV
10 Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'
Isaiah 41:10 NLT
10 Don't be afraid, for I am with you.
Don't be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
Matthew 28:20 NKJV
20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." [a]Amen.
Matthew 28:20 NLT
20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
