December 28
Lesson 4
WORSHIP GOD’S SON
DEVOTIONAL READING: Mark 9:15–24
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Matthew 14:22–36
MATTHEW 14:22–36
22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.
23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.
24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.
33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.
34 And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.
35 And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased;
36 And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.
KEY VERSES
When they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.
—Matthew 14:32, 33
ACTS OF WORSHIP
Unit 1: In Awe of God
LESSONS 1–4
LESSON AIMS
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Describe how people reacted to and interacted with Jesus in light of the miraculous powers He demonstrated.
2. Explain why worship is the natural reaction to Jesus.
3. Identify one specific way to approach worship with a greater sense of awe and make a plan to do so.
LESSON OUTLINE
Introduction
A. Self-Reliance vs. Christ-Reliance
B. Lesson Background
I. Dismissal for Solitude (MATTHEW 14:22, 23)
A. Sending Away (v. 22)
B. Being Alone (v. 23)
II. Walking on Water (MATTHEW 14:24–27)
A. Difficult Situation (v. 24)
B. Startling Appearance (v. 25)
C. Fearful Reaction (v. 26)
D. Comforting Response (v. 27)
The Navy Hymn
III. Test of Faith (MATTHEW 14:28–32)
A. Request, Response, Result (vv. 28–30)
B. Rescue, Return, Reverence (vv. 31–33)
Walking with Jesus
IV. Healing the Sick (MATTHEW 14:34–36)
A. Jesus Recognized (vv. 34, 35)
B. Wholeness Results (v. 36)
Conclusion
A. Coming to Jesus
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Galilee
Gal-uh-lee.
Gennesaret
Geh-ness-uh-ret (G as in get).
Mediterranean
Med-uh-tuh-ray-nee-un.
Weatherly, Jon et al. “Worship God’s Son.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2014–2015. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson and Jonathan Underwood. Vol. 62. Cincinnati, OH: Standard Publishing, 2014. 148. Print.
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