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Monday, December 22, 2014

Monday, December 22, 2014 - In Awe of Christ's Power - Matthew 14:22-36

AM/PM Devotion/ Prayer
Sunday School Lesson December 28, 2014
Exercise: Boot Camp Class

Lesson: In Awe Of Christ Power
Matthew 14:22-36;
Matthew 14:22-36Amplified Bible (AMP)

22 Then He directed the disciples to get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent away the crowds.
23 And after He had dismissed the multitudes, He went up into the hills by Himself to pray. When it was evening, He was still there alone.
24 But the boat was by this time out on the sea, many furlongs [a furlong is one-eighth of a mile] distant from the land, beaten and tossed by the waves, for the wind was against them.
25 And in the fourth watch [between 3:00—6:00 a.m.] of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.
26 And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified and said, It is a ghost! And they screamed out with fright.
27 But instantly He spoke to them, saying, Take courage! I Am! Stop being afraid!
28 And Peter answered Him, Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.
29 He said, Come! So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water, and he came toward Jesus.
30 But when he perceived and felt the strong wind, he was frightened, and as he began to sink, he cried out, Lord, save me [from death]!
31 Instantly Jesus reached out His hand and caught and held him, saying to him, O you of little faith, why did you doubt?
32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.
33 And those in the boat knelt and worshiped Him, saying, Truly You are the Son of God!
34 And when they had crossed over to the other side, they went ashore at Gennesaret.
35 And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent around into all the surrounding country and brought to Him all who were sick
36 And begged Him to let them merely touch the fringe of His garment; and as many as touched it were perfectly restored.

Key words:

power - the ability or right to control people or things
miracle: an unusual or wonderful event that is believed to be caused by the power of God


1.  Jesus miraculous fed five thousand men plus women and children with a small amount of food. Note: that demonstrated Jesus' power.
2.  Next, he sent his disciples ahead of him in a boat, while he went alone to pray.
3.  While Jesus was praying, the disciples found themselves in a storm.
4.  Jesus sees his disciples in fear, struggling, and he began to walk toward them on water.
Note: That demonstrated Jesus' power.
5.  When the disciples saw Jesus coming, they thought they were seeing a ghost.
6.  Jesus told them to not be afraid.
7.  Peter asked Jesus if he could walk on the water and Jesus said yes.
8.  Peter started walking on water; Note: that demonstrated Jesus power
9.  Peter looked away from Jesus and he begin to sink.

10.  Jesus reached out his hands and saved Peter.
11.  The disciples were in awe and started worshipping Jesus.
12.  When Jesus got to the other side of the lake, he showed his power again and healed sick people.


What's the application:  Jesus is powerful and we should worship him.

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