Lectionary Readings

Our scripture for this week will cover Matthew 14:22-33. Why do you think Jesus sent the disciples on ahead of Him in the boat? Where did Jesus go? Where do you go to pray and reconnect with God? Have you ever rowed a boat against the wind? What was that like? What can the wind and the water represent in our scripture for this week? When is the fourth watch? Are you ever awakened by Jesus during the fourth watch? What is the significance of Jesus coming at this time? What is Jesus' response to the terrified disciples? How many times, in the storms of our lives, should we remember Jesus' words here? What do you think compelled the guy that Jesus called the rock, to get out of the boat? Would you? When did Peter begin to sink? Have you ever had Faith, lost it and got it back again? How much are we all like Peter? Why did you doubt? How does the end of this version of the story differ from Mark's version in Mark 6:45-52?