Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Rev. Jeremiah Johnson, pastor at Glory of Christ Lutheran Church in Plymouth, MN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Matthew 14:22-36. The question, “Who is Jesus?” dominates the text. Jesus dismisses the crowds after the feeding of the 5,000 in order to give His disciples a clearer answer to this question. He sends them ahead of Him in the boat while He spends time alone in prayer. Jesus exemplifies the teaching that He has given to His disciples. After some time, He comes to them on the Sea, walking to them. He intends to draw near to them as their Savior. The disciples’ fear is connected to their confusion concerning Jesus’ identity; they think He is a ghost. Jesus takes away their fear by identifying Himself to them; He is God in the flesh here to be their Savior. Peter, however, meets Jesus with doubt. He questions Jesus’ Word and asks to step out of the boat with Jesus. The Lord graciously agrees, and Peter walks on water to Jesus. He doubts yet again, however, taking his eyes off Jesus and beginni