WALKING ON THE WATER
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Text: Matthew 14:25-33
Introduction
This story is related in each of the Gospels. But in Matthew’s account we are given a much broader view of this miracle.
This passage of scripture teaches us 5 lessons about the Lord Jesus Christ.
I. HE IS A COMFORTING LORD. V.27
A. They were afraid.
B. His words comforted them.
C. Psalms 23:4 “ Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for You are with me. Your rod & your staff, they comfort me.”
II. HE IS A CALLING LORD. V.28-29
A. Calls us into salvation.
B. Fellowship
1. With Him.
2. With others
C. His ministry
D. Jesus said come. The invitation was not for Peter only.
III. HE IS A SUSTAINING LORD. V.29b-30
A. Sustains- means to provide for
B. Psalms 55:22 “ cast your burden on the Lord &He will sustain you.”
C. As long Peter’s focus was on Christ he was allowed to walk on the water.
IV. HE IS A SAVING LORD. V.30-31
A. Matthew 18:11 “ For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost.”
B. We must cry out
C. We are never out of His reach.
V. HE IS A WORSHIPPED LORD. V.33
A. Jesus alone is worthy of our worship.
B. When we come to a point in our life of who He is and who we are, our response other than repentance will be to worship Him
