Why Hesitate Matthew 14 Matthew 14 33 Truly

Why Hesitate? Matthew 14

Matthew 14 • (33) Truly, you are the Son of God!

Matthew 14 • (33) Truly, you are the Son of God! • The irresistible fame of Jesus (1) – For interest?

Matthew 14 • (33) Truly, you are the Son of God! • The irresistible fame of Jesus (1) – For interest? – For a free meal?

Matthew 14 • (33) Truly, you are the Son of God! • The irresistible fame of Jesus (1) – For interest? – For a free meal? – For dependence! = The reason Jesus shows His power

Provoking truths

Provoking truths 1. Jesus’ super-natural power and authority

Provoking truths 1. Jesus’ super-natural power and authority 2. His Intimate Concern and Intricate Guidance over His disciples

Provoking truths 1. Jesus’ super-natural power and authority 2. His Intimate Concern and Intricate Guidance over His disciples • Don’t drift from expecting and depending on the FRIEND who Jesus is to His own

Provoking truths 1. Jesus’ super-natural power and authority 2. His Intimate Concern and Intricate Guidance over His disciples • Don’t drift from expecting and depending on the FRIEND who Jesus is to His own the immeasurable greatness of his power towards [his disciples] (Eph 1: 19)

Feeding 5000 (v 13 -21)

Walking on the Water (v 22 -33)

Walking on the Water (22 -33) If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. If I say, "Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light about me be night, " even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you. Psalm 139: 9 -12

Climactic Conclusion (31)

Climactic Conclusion (31) O you of little faith! Why did you doubt?

Climactic Conclusion (31) O you of little faith! Why did you doubt? 1. His supernatural Power and Authority 2. His intimate Concern, intricate Guidance