New Testament Class, Week 4, Student Choice Assignment

     Choice #3 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.

When the Apostles first saw the Savior walking on the water, they were troubled, thought it was a spirit and they cried out in fear.

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

Peter said, “Lord, if it be thou, bid me to come unto thee on the water.” The Lord responded, “Come”. This would indicate that Peter had faith in the Lord and knew that the Lord had power to allow Peter to walk on water.

 

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

Peter became afraid of the “boisterous wind” and began to sink. Peter allowed outside forces influence his faith in the Lord, his faith waivered.

      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?

Peter cried out to the Lord to save him. Jesus immediately stretched out his hand and caught Peter.

      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?

When Peter kept his eye on Christ and had faith that Christ had power to allow him to walk on water, he was able to walk on the water. When Peter allowed outside forces to affect his faith, he could not walk on the water. I can apply this same principle to my life by continually striving to have an eye single to the glory of Christ and have faith in Him. Trials will come, that is one guarantee in this life. I will be able to overcome my trials easier if I have faith in the Lord and have an eye single to His glory.