Matthew 14; Lesson 15

Chuck's Study this week:

Lesson    15

Passage Matthew 14

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jesus miraculous is known to Herod and revives guilt  for killing John the Baptist (Matthew 14:1-12) a. Confusion thinking Jesus must be Jesus risen from dead (1-2) b. Herod’s sin with brother’s wife and reluctance to kill John(3-5) c. Herodias evil request as reward for daughter’s dance (6-12)

Jesus miraculous power demonstrates compassion to crowds with healing and feeding of 5000 (Matthew 14:13-21) a. Jesus withdraws and crowds follow to see compassionate healing (13-14) b. 5000 feed demonstrating miraculous powers (15-19) c. Abundance demonstrated as fish and loaves gathered (20-21)

Jesus miraculous power is visible to disciples bringing faith identifying Jesus as Son of God (Matthew 14:22-36) a. Jesus sends disciples ahead and He prays alone (22-23) b. Disciples buffeted in boat during storm (24) c. Jesus walks on water and disciples terrified (25-27) d. Peter demonstrates “little faith” allowing Jesus salvation in time of need and calming storm (28-31) e. Disciples recognized Jesus as Son of God (32-33)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Jesus miraculous power is known to Herod and revives guilt for killing John the Baptist	Matthew 14:1-12
Jesus miraculous power demonstrates compassion to crowds with healing and feeding of 5000	Matthew 14:13-21
Jesus miraculous power is visible to disciples bringing faith and identifying Jesus as Son of God	Matthew 14:22-36

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jesus mighty power highlights Herod’s guilt, healing and water-walking

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

To learn that to prayer is the source of comfort and strength as we deal with life’s challenges.  Jesus found comfort talking to His Heavenly Father and it illustrates what we gain through our daily prayer time.

Specific Application Questions

	1.   What things do you have guilt, and have you taken these to God and asked for forgiveness?
	2.   How do you demonstrate compassion to those you see in need?
	3.   How are you demonstrating the faith in Jesus and trusting Him in your circumstances?

Principles to Remember

	Knowledge of sin brings guilt
	Compassion is demonstrated in action
	Jesus is the Son of God; faith is required in our daily walk.