Jump Week 2- Living by Faith

In week 2 of our series "JUMP" we took a look at what it means to live by faith.  We examined Matthew 14:22-33 and took a look at Jesus' interaction with Peter in the mist of a huge storm on the water.  Jesus called Peter to get out of the boat and walk on water.  One minute Peter had AMAZING Faith- after all, he was one of only two people in the history of the world that walked on water!  The next minute he was faithless and drowning.  Jesus lovingly reached out and helped Peter.  How often to we have these experiences in our lives.  Peter was not so different from us today.  The Bible tells us that it is possible for faith to move mountains.  We also struggle with doubt in the mist of trials like Peter.  Wherever you or your student find yourself today, there is hope- because just like in this story, Jesus reaches his hand out to us!  Here are some of the questions that we discussed.

-What are some examples of how you have faith in somebody or something each and every day?

-Has there ever been a time where you really questioned if God is really there to care and provide for you?
-If you put yourself in the shoes of Peter who we talked about tonight, what are the wind and the waves right now in your life that cause you to doubt that you can trust God?
-What are some promises in the Bible that God gives us about our relationship with Him that can reassure us of His love and care in times of hardship or doubt?

-How do you think that you could grow to trust God in a greater way?