Introduction
Colossians 1:16-20The miracle itself
John 6:15-21; Matthew 14:22-33This was an actual miracle, not just a dubious sighting. One of the witnesses even participated in the miracle!Jesus is worthy of our worship.Matthew 2:11; 28:9 – Jesus was worshiped from the beginning to the end of His life.Matthew 27:50-54 – Jesus is the Son of God!Revelation 1:5-7The need to grow
Mark 6:45-52 – The disciples were astonished but had not learned from the miraculous feeding of the five thousand.John 6:12-15 – They still misunderstood the nature of the kingdom.Matthew 14:29The Bible shows us how inadequate we are. This should motivate us to do better!Matthew 15:2-3, 30Matthew 16:21We need to grow!The priority of prayer
Mark 6:32-34, 42, 44-46 – Jesus sent them away so He could pray.Do I make prayer a priority like Jesus did?Romans 12:12Is what you are doing more important than what Jesus was doing?Matthew 6:7-9Don’t try to justify your lack of prayer with some bad excuse!