Instructions
- Read or Listen: Read the story of Jesus walking on the water from Matthew 14:22-33. You can read it from a Bible or have a teacher/parent read it to you.
- Explore the Details: Complete the matching and multiple-choice questions to show what you remember.
- Sequence the Story: Use the table to put the events in the correct order.
- Reflect and Draw: Think about how Peter felt and how we can be brave too.
- Challenge: Try the "Deep Dive" question at the end!
Section 1: What Happened?
Circle the correct answer for each question.
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Where did Jesus go to pray by himself? a) Into the city b) Up on a mountainside c) To the temple
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When the disciples were in the boat, what was the weather like? a) Sunny and calm b) Very foggy c) Windy with big waves
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What did the disciples think they saw when Jesus walked toward them? a) A ghost b) A large bird c) Another boat
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What did Jesus say to them right away? a) "Help me!" b) "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." c) "Row faster!"
Section 2: Step-by-Step Story
Below is a table showing the order of the story. Use the "Event List" to fill in the missing parts in the correct order.
Event List:
- Peter walks on the water toward Jesus.
- Jesus climbs into the boat and the wind stops.
- Peter gets scared by the wind and starts to sink.
- Jesus reaches out his hand and catches Peter.
| Order | What Happened in the Story |
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| Example | Jesus sends the disciples ahead in a boat while he goes to pray. |
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| 5. | The disciples worship Jesus, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." |
Section 3: Focus on Peter
Peter was very brave at first, but then he got scared. Let's look at why.
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What did Peter do to start walking on the water? (Hint: Did he look at Jesus or the boat?)
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What made Peter start to sink?
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When Peter cried out "Lord, save me!", what did Jesus do?
Section 4: Brave Hearts
In this story, Jesus tells his friends not to be afraid because He is with them.
Draw a picture below of a time you felt scared. Then, draw Jesus (or a reminder of His words) nearby to show He is with you.
Section 5: The "Deep Dive" Challenge
If you were on the boat with the disciples, what is one question you would want to ask Jesus after the storm calmed down?
Answer Key
Section 1: What Happened?
- b) Up on a mountainside
- c) Windy with big waves
- a) A ghost
- b) "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."
Section 2: Step-by-Step Story
- Peter walks on the water toward Jesus.
- Peter gets scared by the wind and starts to sink.
- Jesus reaches out his hand and catches Peter.
- Jesus climbs into the boat and the wind stops.
Section 3: Focus on Peter
- Peter looked at Jesus and stepped out of the boat.
- He saw the wind/waves and became afraid.
- Jesus immediately reached out His hand and caught him.
Section 4 & 5: Answers will vary based on student reflection and creativity.