Challenges for Wind and Wave Sermon:
1. Reflect upon Christ’s power over nature and willingness to help us when we are in dire conditions that we respond to with fear. If you have increased anxiety or fear about some conditions in your life, talk with Jesus about those during your prayer time this week. If you don’t currently have adverse conditions in your life, give thanks that Jesus is “in the boat with you.”
2. Read Matthew 14:22-23, Genesis 15:1-6, Exodus 14, 2 Chronicles 32:16-23, Psalm 56:1-4,10-13, Matthew 8:23-27, John 14:25-27, and Revelation 1:12-18. List at least four things you find important in these passages about fear and God’s presence and assistance. Share what you learn with someone.
3. Create something that reminds you that God is with you and is a help to you when you face conditions which you react to with fear or anxiety. Put it in a place you will see it often or share it with someone and tell them what it means to you.
