What do we learn from Ruth?

Principle of Sacrifice

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Matthew 14:22-33

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The Crowds (vv. 22-23)

Why did Jesus dismiss the crowd?

Perceiving then that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by himself.
John 6:15

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The Crowds The Crisis (v. 24)

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The Crowds The Crisis The Confusion (vv. 25-27)

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The Crowds The Crisis The Confusion The Challenge (vv. 28-31)

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The Crowds The Crisis The Confusion The Challenge The Calming (vv. 32-33)

Trials

God knows about our trials even before they begin

Testing of Faith

Storms of life reveal the vulnerability of our faith

Testing of Faith

Storms give us an opportunity to grow in faith

Through a test of faith

The disciples come to realize who Jesus really is

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Only God can walk on water!

Only God Can Walk On Water!

Have you entered into the springs of the sea, or walked in the recesses of the deep?
Job 38:16

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

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