Characters
He is the disciple who stepped out of the boat to walk toward Jesus.
Peter
Jesus did this miracle on top of the water.
Walked on the water
The large body of water where this event took place.
The Sea of Galilee
What Peter said to Jesus before stepping onto the water.
“Lord, if it’s You, tell me to come to You on the water.”
Jesus said this comforting phrase: “Take courage! It is ____. Don’t be afraid.”
“It is I"
They were terrified and thought Jesus was a ghost when they saw Him walking on the water.
The disciples
Peter began to do this when he looked at the wind and waves.
Sink
Time of day when Jesus came to the disciples
Early morning (Anytime between 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM).
The reason Peter began to sink.
He took his eyes off Jesus
This miracle showed Jesus has power over this part of nature.
wind and waves
They stayed in the boat while Jesus went up the mountain to pray.
The disciples
What Jesus did immediately when Peter cried, “Lord, save me!”
saved him
The place Jesus went right before the disciples saw the storm.
The mountain to pray
The word Jesus used to describe Peter’s faith.
“Little faith”
The disciples’ reaction that showed they believed Jesus was the Son of God.
Worshiping Him
The one who reached out His hand to save Peter.
Jesus
What happened to the wind after Jesus and Peter got into the boat.
The wind stopped
Where the disciples were when the strong wind was against them.
In the boat
What Peter did that none of the other disciples tried.
Stepped out of the boat
What Jesus showed by rescuing Peter even when his faith was small.
His compassion and power
The group who worshiped Jesus after He calmed the wind.
The disciples
What the disciples said about Jesus after witnessing the miracle.
“Truly You are the Son of God”
What separated Jesus and the disciples before He walked on the water.
The storm
What Peter learned about trusting Jesus through this experience.
Trust Jesus and keep eyes on Him
What this story teaches us about focusing on Jesus instead of problems.
Keep faith in Jesus during difficulties