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 June 27

Lesson 4 (KJV)

Rescued from Doubt

Devotional Reading: Isaiah 38:16–20

Background Scripture: Matthew 14:22–33

Matthew 14:22–33

22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship and 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 came, 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 is 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 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 came 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.

Key Verse

Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”—Matthew 14:31

Confident Hope

Unit 1: Jesus Teaches About Faith

Lessons 1–5

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Identify common elements between this lesson text and that of lesson 2.

2. Explain the relationship between fear and doubt.

3. Develop a step-by-step plan to replace doubt with trust in one area of spiritual weakness.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. The Challenge of Consistency

B. Lesson Context

I. Jesus Alone (Matthew 14:22–24)

A. The Journey Begins (v. 22)

B. The Lord in Prayer (v. 23)

C. The Wind Rises (v. 24)

II. Jesus on the Water (Matthew 14:25–31)

A. A Miraculous Appearance (vv. 25–27)

Oriented Toward God

B. A Disciple’s Faith (vv. 28–31)

Grab Jesus’ Hand

III. Jesus with the Disciples (Matthew 14:32–33)

A. The Wind Ceases (v. 32)

B. The Son of God (v. 33)

Conclusion

A. Calling Out for Help

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

HOW TO SAY IT

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What Do You Think? In what ways will you use Jesus’ practice of prayer in solitude as a model for your own devotional life? Digging Deeper In what ways, if any, should you not do so? Why?

What Do You Think? Under what circumstances, if any, will it be appropriate for you to respond to a sensed call from God with a request like Peter’s? Digging Deeper Which test among Judges 6:36–40; Psalm 78:18–20; Malachi 3:10; Matthew 4:1–10; and 27:40 is most like Peter’s request? Why?

What Do You Think? What practice can you adopt to be on the alert for worldly distractions that tempt you to shift your attention away from Jesus? Digging Deeper Which passage among Luke 8:14; 21:34; 2 Timothy 4:10; and 1 John 2:15–16 speak to you most pointedly in this regard? Why?

What Do You Think? What does an examination of the triangular relationship among faith, doubt, and fear reveal that you should do? Digging Deeper How does a reconsideration of lesson 2 aid you in this regard?

Conclusion

A. Calling Out for Help

Peter sometimes said and did impressive things. Today’s text shows Peter doing something remarkable during a crisis of faith. When he began to doubt, he almost snatched defeat from the jaws of victory! Peter had a problem with consistency.

But Peter is not the most important character in this story. Jesus is. Jesus’ power was greater than Peter’s doubt, just as it is greater than our doubts. Trusting the Lord, whom we do not see, is hard to maintain when the negative things we do see test our faith. The resulting doubt is the proof that our faith is being tested.

Is doubt, then, a symptom of inconsistent faith? It can be if it is never resolved if it leads us to abandon our hope and trust in Christ. But if doubt prompts us to call out to the Lord for help, then doubt is a seeking faith—faith that seeks understanding, faith that seeks the divine word of peace in the middle of fear.

When you experienced doubt, did you call out to the Lord? Perhaps you are crying out for help right now. You can know that the Lord hears you and that the certainty of His faithfulness is more important than the size of your faith.

Or maybe your ship is sailing smoothly right now, and you barely think about the Lord’s not being in the boat with you. Realize that a time will come when the winds will blow against you all night. And though it may seem that you are alone on the waves, the Lord knows your distress and will come to you if you bid Him do so. Remember: He is with you right now as well. He is always with His people, to the end of the age.

What Do You Think? Which aspect of this lesson challenges you most in terms of personal application? Why? Digging Deeper How will you respond to this challenge?

B. Prayer

Thank You, Father, for Your almighty power at work in Jesus to save and protect us. We affirm His promise not to abandon us, that even when we die, we will live with You. Direct our hearts to You whenever life makes us afraid; we pray. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

C. Thought to Remember

Cry out to Jesus, who overcomes our doubt.

 Weatherly, Jon, David Faust, et al. “Rescued from Doubt.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2020–2021. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson, Jane Ann Kenney, and Margaret K. Williams. Vol. 68. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2021. 375. Print.