Matthew 14:22-33 Tree of Life Version Testing Peter's Faith to Walk on Water 22 Right away, Yeshua made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away. 23 After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the hillside by Himself to pray. 1.
Jesus The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who performs the miracle of walking on water and invites Peter to do the same. 2. Peter One of Jesus' twelve apostles, known for his impulsive nature and strong faith, who steps out of the boat to walk on water toward Jesus.
3. The Boat Represents safety and the familiar, from which Peter steps out in faith. 4.
The Sea of. Jesus simply replied, "Come." The Walk and the Doubt Peter stepped out of the boat and began walking on the water toward Jesus. For a brief, miraculous moment, he defied the laws of nature through his faith.
However, when Peter noticed the strong wind and the churning waves around him, fear crept in and his faith wavered. Peter, ever enthusiastic and impulsive, replies, "Lord, if it's you, tell me to come to you on the water" (Matthew 14:28). The Lord invites Peter to come, and the disciple steps out of the boat.
Peter walks on water toward Jesus. His baby steps of faith last only a moment, though, and then he takes his eyes off of the Lord. More comes to them walking on the water and calms their fear with his assuring word, "It is I." At the Lord's command Peter Peter (also known as Cephas, Simon Peter) was the disciple who denied Jesus during his trial but later became a leader in proclaiming Jesus.
More also walks on the water, but, in fear, begins to sink. 5 Lessons From Matthew 14:22-33 Alight, so Peter walked on water 2,000 years ago. But what does that mean for us today? Let's end by looking at 5 practical lessons we can pull from Matthew 14:22-33.
1. Peace Is Not Found In The Absence Of The Storm, But In The Presence Of Jesus When Jesus bid Peter to come to him he didn't calm the storm. The story of Peter walking on water is found in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 14, verses 22-33.
Here's a brief summary of the story. 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 29 And he said, Come.
And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. The story of Peter walking on water reminds us of the immense power that resides in Jesus.
He not only calmed the waters but also defied the laws of nature. When we acknowledge Jesus' power, we can find peace in the storms of life. We lean on the One who commands the waves, giving us strength to face any challenge that comes our way.
Peter's walk becomes an enduring testament to the abiding truth that when believers focus on the Lord's power rather than their own weakness, they can accomplish what seems humanly impossible. And if they falter, Christ's hand remains outstretched, ever ready to lift them from the waves.