Disciples & JesusJohn 6:16-21

Sproul We saw that the end result of that incident was that the people were about to take Jesus by force to make Him King, not because they recognized Him as their rightful Lord and Master but because He had done a wonderful sign and filled their bellies. But Jesus was not willing to be crowned on that basis…

Spurgeon If now with eyes defiled and dim, We see the signs, but see not Him,

O may His love the scales displace,

And bid us see Him face to face.

Mark 6:30-32The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. 31 And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. 32 And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves.

Matthew 20:28…even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

2 Corinthians 8:9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.

The Disciples & Jesus

I. The Assignment – vv.

16-17a

II. The Causes for Fear –

vv. 17-19

III.The Answer to Fear –

vv. 20-21

The Disciples & Jesus

I. The Assignment – vv.

16-17a

Matthew 14:22Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.

Mark 6:51And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded

Matthew 14:33And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

The Disciples & Jesus

I. The Assignment – vv.

16-17a

II. The Causes for Fear –

vv. 17-19

Mark 6:47-48And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. 48 And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them.

Matthew 14:30-31But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”

RyleWinter as well as Summer, cold as well as heat, clouds as well as sunshine, are all necessary to bring the fruit of the Spirit to ripeness and maturity.

Hebrews 12:10For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness.

What Causes Fear?

a) Distance from Jesus

b) Stormy Weather

c) Weariness

Newton Constrained by their Lord to

embark, And venture without him to sea,

The season tempestuous and dark,

How grieved the disciples must be!

But though he remained on the shore,

He spent the night for them in prayer;

They still were as safe as before, And equally under his care.

Mark 6:48And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them.

RyleWe learn to know the value of Christ’s company, when we have it, by the discomfort we experience when we have it not.

RyleThe practical remark has often been made, that many of the things which now frighten Christians and fill them with anxiety, would cease to frighten them if they would endeavor to see the Lord Jesus in all, ordering every providence, and overruling everything, so that not a hair falls to the ground without Him.

RyleThey are happy who can hear His voice through the thickest clouds and darkness and above the loudest wind and storms saying, “It is I; be not afraid.”

John 16:33I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Matthew 14:28And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”

John 1:12But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God

John 14:27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Mark 6:48And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them…

NewtonWe, like the disciples, are tossed

By storms on a perilous deep,But cannot be possibly lost,

For Jesus has charge of the ship.Though billows and winds are

enraged, And threaten to make us their

sport,This pilot his word has engaged

To bring us in safety to port.

Psalm 56:3When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

Psalm 107:23-32Some went down to the sea in ships, doing business on the great waters; 24 they saw the deeds of the LORD, his wondrous works in the deep. 25 For he commanded and raised the stormy wind, which lifted up the waves of the sea. 26 They mounted up to heaven; they went down to the depths; their courage melted away in their evil plight; 27 they reeled and staggered like drunken men and were at their wits’ end.

Psalm 107:23-3228 Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. 29 He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed. 30 Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven. 31 Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man! 32 Let them extol him in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.

Jesus, Deliverer, Come thou to me;

Soothe thou my voyaging over life’s sea:

Thou, when the storm of death roars, sweeping by,

Whisper, O Truth of Truth, ‘Peace! It is I.’