Introduction
Matthew 14:22-32; Mark 6:45-51; John 6:15-21Early in the morning, Jesus walks on the water in view of the disciples.Peter asks to join and Jesus allows is.Peter becomes afraid and begins to sink, but Jesus saves him.The storm stops.John 9:8; Psalms 77:19; 89:8-9; 107:23-30Faith
“Little faith”Means to be incredulousMatthew 6:30; 8:26; 16:8; 17:20God calls us to have faith in:John 3:36; Romans 6:8Can one’s faith be misplaced?I Timothy 6:17Doubt
Matthew 28:17; 21:21; James 1:6Romans 4:18-22What can we be tempted to doubt but should not?God’s promises and assurances – II Peter 1:3-4; 3:3-4Veracity of the Bible – Psalms 19:7-11James 1:6, 8When is it appropriate, if ever, to have second thoughts?Re-evaluating our judgments based on applications of God’s word.Fear
“He was afraid”Fear is a natural response and can be helpful.Fear can paralyze – Matthew 25:25Luke 5:10Mark 4:40Matthew 17:6Can fear be appropriate for a Christian?Acts 10:1-2; I Peter 2:17Of what can we be wrongly afraid?Fear of man’s mistreatment of us. Matthew 10:28; John 7:13; 9:22; 12:42-43; Hebrews 13:6; I Peter 3:14Isaiah 29:13Do doubt and fear outweigh your faith?
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