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For discussion:

Regarding surrendering our false view of Jesus

 

  • Describe a time when you believed something to be true that turned out to be false?

 

  • What false views of Jesus do you have to be wary of?

   

Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus and Peter walk on water

Some details from other gospels that record part of this event:

  • Luke 9:10-11 Suggests the disciples departed from near Bethsaida

  • John 6:19 Says that the disciples had gone 3-3.5 miles from shore.

 

The total distance, if travelling straight line, from Bethsaida to Gennesaret is roughly 5 miles.

 

  • Describe the worst weather you were ever in on a small boat (if none describe a time you experienced a scary storm).

 

 

  • Why did Jesus send the disciples away?

 

 

  • Why do you think that the disciples feared a ghost? What is a significant fear or concern you have in your life?

 

 

  • Why did Peter want to approach Jesus on the water?

 

 

  • What new insights about Jesus did Peter and the other disciples have from this experience? Why did the say "surely you are the Son of God"?

 

 

  • What can you do to deal with the fear or concern you shared above?

 

 

Matthew 14:34-36 Healing in Gennesaret

Recall Matthew 9:20 regarding the people wanting to touch Jesus garment.

 

  • What do you think the people understood about Jesus?

 

 

  • Does this passage offer any more insight about Jesus rejection in Nazareth?