Matthew 14:22–33. Walking on the Sea of Life

I picked this choice because it talks about something that I was catching on to and will explain as I go through this Topic.

Choice 3: Matthew 14:22–33. Walking on the Sea

1.   Review Matthew 14:22–33. Identify in writing what the reaction of the Apostles was when they first saw the Savior walking on the water toward them.

a.   The reaction of the Apostles when first seeing Christ was troubled not knowing what it was and then they cried out in fear for they thought it was a spirit coming out to meet them. Never before had they ever heard or even thought about someone walking on water. They were comforted as Christ let them know it was Him.

2.   What did Peter’s response indicate about him?

a.   Peter’s response to the Savior is one of true faith. Peters asks Christ, that if it is him than let him walk out to meet Christ. Now this is amazing as Peter probably recognized that Christ had calmed the sea so why not allow Peter to walk upon it.

3.   According to Matthew 14:30, why did Peter begin to sink?

a.   When Peter saw the waves around him he began to fear and then began to sink. It was him being afraid as the waves stormed around them.

4.   What did Peter do when he began to sink? What word in the verses describes the expediency or the timing when Jesus responded to Peter’s request?

a.   Peter as he began to sink cries unto the Lord to help save him. Then Christ immediately stretched forth His hand. There was no wait it was an immediate response. So as to save Peter from the depths of the sea.

5.   Read Doctrine and Covenants 88:67. Write a paragraph describing what principle from this verse relates to what Peter did to successfully walk on the water. How can this same principle be applied to your life to assist you in walking over the storms of life?

a.   This verse is very interesting as it states that if our eyes be single to the glory of God than our bodies are filled with that light. We also know from other sections in the Doctrine and Covenants that light is truth. So we can know that here we are to believe that when our eye is single to the Glory of God our bodies are filled with truth. With this knowledge we can comprehend all things. So let’s go back to Peter as he walked out on the water. We need to realize that Peter had enough faith with his eye single to meet Christ that he was permitted to also walk on water. So can we, when life gives us challenges we can look toward Christ to lift give us power and knowledge over the things we are asked to do. We can also know that when our faith gets shaken by the storms around us, turn to the Savior and cry out save me and be comforted knowing he is right there with us. Not in a little but right there. He will not let us sink in the sea but will give us the help we need to get through life’s hard challenges.