MATTHEW

Chapter 14

STUDY:

  • Who ordered to have John the Baptist beheaded?
  • Why was he beheaded?
  • What did Jesus do when he found out about John's death?
  • What was the disciples reaction to the crowds following Jesus and not leaving by day end?
  • What was Jesus' response to them?
  • What do you think the disciples were thinking when Jesus asked them to get him the 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish?
  • How many people were fed?
  • How much food was left over?
  • Later, what did Jesus do on the mountain?  Who was with him?
  • How did the disciples react when they saw Jesus approach them in the boat?  Why?
  • What did Jesus say to them?
  • What was Peter's request?
  • What happened in Gennesaret? 

DIG DEEPER:

  • What was needed in order for Peter to be able to meet Jesus on the water?
  • Before Jesus miraculously multiplied the bread and fish, how many people would it have approximately fed?

APPLICATION:

  • Of what importance do you think it is that twice in this chapter [vs.13 & 22] Jesus spent some time alone? Why should we follow this example?  What can you do this week to make sure you are able to do this?
  • When Jesus took the 5 loaves and 2 fish, he asked God to multiply it.  Without selfish motive, what can you offer to God humbly to multiply for His kingdom?
  • If you were in the boat when Jesus approached it, what would be your thoughts?  Would you have been the disciple who stayed in the boat, or would you have been courageous like Peter, to ask Jesus if you could walk out to Him on the water?

Read my thoughts on this chapter:

HIGHLIGHTED TEXT:

"O you of little faith, why did you doubt?"  {Verse 31b}

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