Matthew 14:22-36 Mark 6:45-56 C. The Strategy of the Lord (John 6:16-17)
1. He sent the disciples across the sea (Matthew 14:22). 2. He dismissed the multitudes (Matthew 14:23). 3. He retired to a mountain (John 6:15). a. Away from the multitudes (John 6:3; Mark 6:31-32) b. To spend some time alone (Matthew 14:23) c. For the purpose of prayer (Matthew 14:23; Mark 1:35; Proverbs 18:1)
Proverbs 18:1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
D. The Struggles of the Disciples (John 6:16-18)
1. They had to go down (John 6:16; Psalm 107:23-31).
2. They were in darkness (John 6:17; Matthew 14:25) – the fourth watch (3-6AM).
3. They were in a storm (John 6:18-19). a. A great wind (John 6:18) b. Tossed with waves (Matthew 14:24) c. Three or four miles out from land (John 6:19); one furlong is about one-eighth of a mile.
4. They toiled and struggled in vain (Mark 6:48). a. Against the wind (Mark 6:48) b. The wind is a type of the Spirit (John 3:8; Ezekiel 37:9, 14) (1) Man cannot see (2) Presence can be sensed (3) Man cannot control (4) Sent by God (5) Has tremendous power (6) Supplies our breath (7) Necessary for life
E. The Stilling of the Storm (John 6:19-21)
1. The frightened disciples (John 6:19) a. Troubled by the storm b. Troubled by the appearance of Christ (Matthew 14:25-26) (1) He was walking on the water (2) They supposed Him to be a spirit (Like Peter when he was escaped from jail Acts 12:13-15)
2. The assuring Saviour (John 6:20) a. He calmed them by His words. b. He assured them of His identity.
3. They received Christ (John 6:21)
Picture: John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to beco
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