Lessons on the water
God cares and God can

Review

Jesus has sovereign authority of His creation. (Natural law)

Jesus directs and controls the storms in our lives.

Not only is Jesus interceding, but He comes to be with us.

Mark 14:29-31 (ESV)

Peter said to him, “Even though they all fall away, I will not.” And Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” But he said emphatically, “If I must die with you, I will not deny you.” And they all said the same.

Hebrews 12:2 (ESV)

looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

Psalms 37:23-24 (ESV)

The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand.

1 Peter 3:12 (ESV)

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer…."

What reasons do we have to doubt God?

James 1:5-8 (ESV)

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

Mark 9:23-24 (ESV)

And Jesus said to him, "If you can! All things are possible for one who believes." Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, "I believe; help my unbelief!"

James 1:5-8 (ESV)

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

Mark 9:23-24 (ESV)

And Jesus said to him, "If you can! All things are possible for one who believes." Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, "I believe; help my unbelief!"

John 6:21 (ESV)

Then they were glad to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going.

What we learn:

1. Jesus has sovereign authority over His creation (natural laws)

2. Through faith, Peter experienced the power of God while the others only observed it.

2 Corinthians 5:7 (ESV)
for we walk by faith, not by sight.

What we learn:
3. When you’re in the midst of the storm:

Keep your focus on Jesus
Cry out to the Lord