Holy Curiosity: Sea Stories

August 7: Sea Stories- Matthew 14: 22-33 - Jesus Walks on Water

Reflect 

It has been said that science tells us how, but the Bible tells us why.  How does this statement help you think differently about miracle stories? 

What does Jesus’s ability to walk on water suggest about his power?

What does Jesus’s walk on water suggest about his relationship with his disciples?

Connect

How have you made sense of the Bible’s miracles stories in the past? What guidance have you

received from faith leaders, family, and friends? Has it been helpful or not-so-helpful?

How has doubt impacted your life? This could be doubting yourself, others, or God. Share your journey of doubting with someone close to you.

Act

We frequently focus on Peter’s doubt in this story. What are some things that cause you to doubt? What helps you believe more fully? Make a list of your answers for these two questions and keep them for when you might need them the most. 

Digging Deeper

For more on the miracles of the New Testament, see Jeffrey John’s The Meaning in the Miracles.

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