Walking on the Sea: Matthew 14:22–33

1. Review Matthew 14:22–33. Identify in writing what the reaction of the Apostles was when they first saw the Savior walking on the water toward them.

When the apostles saw the savior walking on water toward them,  they were afraid, they thought they were seeing a spirit.

2. What did Peter’s response indicate about him?

Peter responded to seeing the Savior walk on water by issuing a test whereby he could determine if it was indeed the Savior.  He asked the Lord, if it were really him, to invite him onto the water.  He showed through this question that he trusted Jesus.  He had faith that the Lord would not allow harm to come to him.

3. According to Matthew 14:30, why did Peter begin to sink?

Peter began to sink when he saw the wind blowing and started to fear and have doubts about what he was doing.

4. What did Peter do when he began to sink? What word in the verses describes the expediency or the timing when Jesus responded to Peter’s request?

When Peter began to sink he called to the Savior asking him to save him.  The verse tells us that Jesus immediately reached out and helped Peter.

5. Read Doctrine and Covenants 88:67. Write a paragraph describing what principle from this verse relates to what Peter did to successfully walk on the water. How can this same principle be applied to your life to assist you in walking over the storms of life?

The principle in Doctrine and Covenants 88:67 that applies to Peter walking on water is the idea of Faith. When Peter was completely focused on the Lord and did not let anything distract him he was fine.  When he let the influence of the storm enter into his thoughts he began to sink.  In our lives if we have unwavering Faith and focus on the gospel and our Savior we get weather any hardship or storm we encounter in our lives.