Christ-Centered Bible Studies for Kids, Students and Adults

“Jesus the Servant”: Weekly Leader Training—Unit 24, Session 3: Jesus Walks on Water

| Josh Hayes

More often than not, the main point we should take away from a story within the Gospels occurs near the end of Matthew 14, the passage of our study. Such is the case with Jesus’ walking on water. After Jesus rebuked Peter for his lack of faith, the disciples in response to His power over creation worshiped Jesus and confessed Him to be the Son of God. We in turn should respond to Jesus in the same way as we read of His many good works collectively, which culminate in His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension.

Additionally, we should take note of what takes place in the transitional details that follow in Matthew’s narrative (vv. 34-36). The recognition of Jesus spurs people into action, bringing to Him those who need Him. We should do the same with those in our vicinity. Once we recognize Jesus for who He is, it only makes sense that we should want others to meet Him in hope that they might place their faith in Him and be healed.

Tips for Teaching This Week’s Session of The Gospel Project for Adults

Every week for Volume 4: From Captivity to the Wilderness, Ken Braddy, Lifeway’s director of Sunday School, will offer guidance to help leaders prepare to lead and teach each session of The Gospel Project for Adults.

Podcast (adultsleadertraining): Play in new window | Download

Tips for Teaching This Week’s Session of The Gospel Project for Students

Every week, student ministry leaders offer guidance to help leaders prepare to lead and teach each session of The Gospel Project for Students. Listen in as he shares:

  • The main point of the session
  • Any challenges and opportunities for additional discussion that may arise during this session
  • Encouragements for leaders

Podcast (studentsleadertraining): Play in new window | Download

A Final Reminder

Don’t forget, you can find tools to help you prepare and lead the discussion in the Additional Resources for this volume. We hope these are a blessing to you as you walk through this session together.

*This week’s leader devotional is written by Ronni Kurtz. It is adapted from the daily devotions for Unit 24, Session 3 from The Gospel Project for Adults’ Daily Discipleship Guide.

About Josh Hayes

Josh Hayes is Content and Production Editor for The Gospel Project for Adults. He earned a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Westminster Theological Seminary and a M.Div. in Christian Ministry from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to working in print media for more than a decade, Josh is an adjunct professor at Union University and Westminster Theological Seminary. Residing in the Nashville area with his wife and children, he has also been an active teacher in his local church for several years.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Paula Barrett says

    Please fix the site so that when you are looking for a lesson’s additional resources it takes you to the current unit. I spend time every week looking for this quarter’s information.

    • Brian Dembowczyk says

      Hi, Paula. I am not sure what trouble you might be having, but the additional resources are always listed by Volume on the main Additional Resources landing page. From that page, you should always be able to find easily the content you need.