Peter: Walking On Water
Lesson 2
As you begin this week’s study, think back on Peter’s introduction to
Jesus. How was this similar or different from your experience in
coming to understand and place faith in Jesus as your Savior and Lord.
Every person’s experience is different, but once you come to know God
through Jesus Christ, there is no turning back.
We will be looking at trust this week. Certainly it takes trust to walk on
water. It also takes trust to live a life of faith.
Lesson 2: He Walked on Water
Trusting on a different level
Matthew 14:13-17
Look back just a few verses (Matthew 14:1-12) and see what had
just happened.
Question a +
 Do you think there is another need Jesus may see?
Question b +
 Do you see yourself in this scene with your own needs?
Maybe not hunger, but some other need(s)? What are they?
Question c +
 Did Jesus ever suggest a solution or a response to you that
seemed crazy/impossible/did not make sense? Did you do
what He suggested to you? What happened?
Question d +
 List 2 verses you rely on when you are stepping into unknown
territory to follow the Lord.
Matthew 14:18-21
Jesus steps in
Question a +
 We read about the disciples watching Jesus handle the
situation. Put yourself in with this group and describe your
response.
 How powerful is it to watch Jesus pray? Do others watch you
pray? How do you think God may use that in their lives?
Question b
 What impact does this miracle have on your life right now?
Matthew 14:22-26
 What is the setting for this section. Where are the disciples,
the crowd and Jesus?
Question a
Question b
Question c
 Are prayer and trust connected in any way?
Matthew 14:27-31
 Describe the scene.
Question a +
 Do you think Jesus’ words help you trust?
 Write down a couple of verses that help you trust God when
you are afraid or worried.
Question b +
 Do you think you would have asked for proof?
Question c +
 What would you say to someone who is struggling to continue
trusting God?
Matthew 14:32-33
 Question a
 Question b +
Summary Questions:
 Is trusting Jesus dependent on you? If so, how?
 In light of this study, what would you tell a person who is
struggling with trusting Jesus?
 Write down a scripture you would leave with them to
encourage them to trust Him.