Matthew 14:29
"Come," said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 14:29?

2. How can we demonstrate faith like Peter stepping out of the boat?

3. What does Peter's action teach about trusting Jesus in life's storms?

4. How does Matthew 14:29 connect with Hebrews 11:1 on faith?

5. What steps can we take to strengthen our faith in challenging times?

6. How does Peter's experience encourage us to act on Jesus' commands today?

7. How does Matthew 14:29 demonstrate faith in action?

8. What does Peter walking on water symbolize in Matthew 14:29?

9. Why did Jesus invite Peter to walk on water in Matthew 14:29?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 14?

11. Why did Peter walk on water?

12. Why is there no known extra-biblical historical record of these miracles in Matthew 14?

13. Did Peter deny knowing Jesus three times?

14. What does "I believe; help my unbelief" mean?
Discussion Questions
1. What does Peter's willingness to step out of the boat teach us about the nature of faith?

2. How can we apply the lesson of keeping our focus on Jesus in our daily lives, especially during challenging times?

3. In what ways does this passage demonstrate Jesus' authority, and how can that assurance impact our trust in Him?

4. How can we overcome fear and doubt when stepping out in faith, as Peter did?

5. Reflect on a time when you felt like you were "sinking" in life. How did you experience Jesus' presence and help during that time, and how can that experience strengthen your faith now?1. How does John the Baptist's death impact your understanding of martyrdom for the faith?

2. What does Jesus' reaction to John the Baptist's death teach about handling grief?

3. How does the miracle of feeding the five thousand challenge your faith in God's provision?

4. What lessons about faith and doubt can you learn from Peter walking on water?

5. How would you react if you were one of the disciples in the boat seeing Jesus walking on water?

6. What can you learn about Jesus' character from His response to the crowd following Him?

7. What can you learn from Herod's actions and his fear of John the Baptist?

8. How does Jesus' miracle of feeding the multitude influence your understanding of His compassion?

9. How can the story of Jesus walking on water inspire you during tough times in your life?

10. How does the reaction of the disciples in the boat ("Truly you are the Son of God") resonate with your personal faith journey?

11. How can you practically imitate Jesus' compassion as seen in this chapter?

12. If you were in Peter's position, what do you think your reaction would have been on the water?

13. How can you apply the lesson from Peter's experience when you face doubts in your faith journey?

14. What practical steps can you take to build a faith that trusts God's provision as shown in the feeding of the five thousand?

15. How does Herod's fear and guilt affect your understanding of the consequences of sin?

16. What does the crowd's persistent following of Jesus teach about the human yearning for healing and truth?

17. How does Jesus' time alone in prayer influence your personal prayer life?

18. What does the disciples' fear in the storm reveal about common human reactions to the unknown or supernatural?

19. How does the crowd's reaction to Jesus' healing at Gennesaret inspire your faith in Jesus' power?

20. How can the miracles in this chapter shape your understanding of Jesus' divinity and Messiahship?

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