Matthew 14

Jesus Says "Come" - CDC

Jesus says “Come”

Central Detroit Christian

Key Passage: Matthew 14:22-33

Jesus’ Rough Day

  • Jesus sends out the disciples.

  • The Disciples return with news of the death of John the Baptist.

    • His cousin has been beheaded

  • The feeding of the five thousand.

  • Jesus sends the disciples away in the boat and dismisses the crowds

    • Putting the kids to bed and doing some house work.

  • Jesus went to pray. He went to the Father to recharge.

  • He walks on the water.

Peter: “Lord, if it’s you, call me to come out onto the water”

  • your ways are better than mine…

  • When Peter practiced obedience to Jesus, Jesus responded with “come”.

Matthew 11:28 - “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

When those in the boat saw Peter’s obedience and Jesus’ response they were deeply impacted.

  • Matthew 14:33 - Then those in the boat worshiped him and said, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

God is good despite our weakness and foolishness.

Walking on The Water

Walking on The Water

The Gospel of John - Part 16 • 1/10/21

Key passage: John 6:15-21

Priority 

  • Jesus made prayer and solitude a priority.

    • John 6:15, Luke 5:16

Turmoil

  • A wild storm

    • Matthew 14:24, Mark 6:48, John 6:18

Fear

  • ...he was coming near the boat and they were afraid.

    • John 6:19

  • “It’s a ghost!”

    • Matthew 14:26

Voice

  • I am. Don’t be afraid.

    • John 6:20

Presence

  • Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him.

    • Matthew 14:30-31

  • John 6:21

Power

  • He got in the boat and the wind stopped.

    • Mark 6:51

  • At once, the boat was at the shore

    • John 6:21

Awe

  • The disciples were utterly astounded

    • Mark 6:51

  • They worshipped Jesus, saying “you are truly God’s Son”

    • Matthew 14:33

Hello my name is: Eternal Father

Hello My Name is: Eternal Father

Phil Woodman - 12/15/19

Key Passage: Isaiah 9:6

The role of a good, loving father:

As a father, Jesus Disciples

  • Deuteronomy 6:4-7

    • Teach your children diligently 

  • Proverbs 22:6 - train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.

  • He showed them how to:

    • Spend time with God

    • Serve and love people

As a father, Jesus Disciplines 

  • Mark 9:33-35 - who is the greatest?

  • Mark 10:13-15 - let the children come!

  • Mark 8:33 - get behind me Satan!

As a father, Jesus Empowers

  • Luke 9:1-6 - sending the 12

    • He Listens

      • Luke 9:10 - they reported to Jesus all they had done.

    • He Celebrates Victories

      • Luke 10:17-18 - the 72 returned with joy...

    • He Comforts

      • Matthew 17:21

      • Matthew 14:22-33

As a father, Jesus Forgives

  • Luke 15:11-32 - The Prodigal Son

    • V. 20 - “His father saw him and was filled with compassion...”