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2. Matt. 14:31 & 28:17 “doubt” “doubted” Greek Greek word Means = twice, or duo To be divided in mind To be pulled in two ways Thayer = “to doubt, waver” English = to sway undecided, fluctuate, to be uncertain or undecided

3. “Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. But the Matt. 14:22-33

4. boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for Matt. 14:22-33

5. fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.“ And Peter answered Him and said, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.“ So He said, "Come." And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he Matt. 14:22-33

6. walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!" And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you Matt. 14:22-33

7. doubt?" And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God." Matt. 14:22-33

8. I. The Use of the Word Matt.14:31 “And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" Matt.14:31  Peter was walking on the water  Saw the wind and became afraid  He began to sink “To fluctuate back and forth between two decisions” To be uncertain or undecided

9. I. The Use of the Word Matt. 28:17 “And when they saw Him, they worshipped Him: but some doubted.” Matt. 28:17  Jesus had died – was alive again  Had proved he was the Son of God  Appeared several times Uncertain Some wavered in their belief

10. II. The Application 1. About Forgiveness  Sins were washed away – Acts 22:16  Uncertain about past sins 1 Jn. 1:7 – walk in the light 1 Jn. 5:13 – eternal life

11. II. The Application 2. About Putting first things first  Doubts about whether we will survive  Often put material things first Matt. 6:33 Seek ye first

12. II. The Application 3. In the face of Persecution  1 Thess. 2:14-16 - suffered – some were killed - persecuted  What would you do if your life or property were threatened ?

13. Tom’s Story “Doctor, thank you for my hurting”

14. II. The Application 4. In times of Discouragement “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Gal. 6:9  Tool of the devil

15. II. The Application 5. About Ethical Matters  The Bible is right in ethics & morals  Tempted to compromise  Heb. 12:1 “lay aside every weight”

16. II. The Application 6. About Attendance  Heb. 10:25  Conflicts arise - what will you do?  Be certain, be decided !

17. II. The Application 7. About the Truth “Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.” 2 Tim. 1:13  Truth cannot be changed, altered or revised

18. II. The Application “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord” 1 Cor. 15:58

19. Peter was sustained through faith When he lost his faith he began to sink

20. Be Strong ! Increase Your Faith ! 2 Pet. 1:5-11  Begins with faith  Add to your faith  Faith will make you fruitful

21. “Faith and works should travel side by side, step answering to step, like the legs of men walking. First faith, and then works; and then faith again, and then works again -- until they can scarcely distinguish which is the one and which is the other.” - Unknown

22. HearJohn 12:48HearJohn 12:48 BelieveJohn 8:24BelieveJohn 8:24 RepentLuke 13:3RepentLuke 13:3 ConfessMatt. 10:32-33ConfessMatt. 10:32-33 BaptizedMark 16:16BaptizedMark 16:16 FaithfulMatt. 24:13FaithfulMatt. 24:13