Peter's Journey: Faith Over Fear | Mark Wallis

Scripture Reading

- Matthew 14:22-33

- John 6:1-21

- Mark 10:45-56

- Job 9:8

- Psalm 107:29

Questions

1. Jesus Sends Us into Storms - Jesus sends his disciples into a storm. Why do you think he did it? How do we reconcile the idea that Jesus loves us with the fact that he does not always protect us from storms?

2. God's Timing Versus Ours - Jesus came to his disciples at the right time rather than when they would have preferred. How might knowing that Jesus will come into our situation at the right time help us in our storm? Was there a time when you were in a storm and only realised afterward that Jesus was there working all along?

3. Follow the Rabbi - Peter assumed that if his Rabbi was walking on water, he should too. Why is this an important lesson for us even in the midst of our storms? How have you followed Jesus' example during challenging times? What difference did it make? 

4. Faith to Move - Peter steps out of the boat despite being faced with a terrifying situation. What do you think he saw in Jesus that filled him with a faith that drove away the fear? Reflect on a time when Jesus showed you something about himself that gave you faith to move. Spend some time thanking him for it.

5. Faith to Remain - Peter runs out of faith and begins to doubt, but knows who to reach out to. Why does doubt have such a big impact on our experience in a storm? What choices/habits have you found useful in keeping focussed on Jesus during challenging times?

6. A Bigger View of Jesus - Peter and the other disciples end up moving from "Jesus as Teacher" to "Jesus as God". How has Jesus shown you more of who he is in the middle of a storm? Tell someone the story of what he showed you and the difference it has made in your life.