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Family Worship is a devotional plan which equips your family to build upon the gospel truths your child learns Sunday in children’s church.

We include scripture, questions, and a prayer for you and your child to engage with throughout the week. It is our goal to give you tools to help model a personal worship practice for your children.

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Unit 26: Session 2

Jesus Walked on Water

Big Picture Unit Question:

Why do we need to be born again? Because of sin we are spiritually dead, but Jesus came to give us new life.

Christ Connection:

Jesus showed He is God by walking on water. He has power over everything—wind, waves, and even fear. Jesus is the Son of God who cares for us and is always with us. When we trust Jesus, we don’t need to be afraid.

Preschool Bible Story

Elementary Bible Story

Have you ever watched a magician perform a trick and been amazed? They make a coin disappear or float in the air, and for a moment, it seems like something impossible is happening. But if you look closely, it’s really just sleight of hand—tricks and illusions designed to confuse us. Magicians make us think they have power, but it’s only pretend.

Jesus, on the other hand, didn’t need tricks. One night, His disciples were in a boat on the Sea of Galilee. The wind was strong, the waves were crashing, and they were terrified. Then they saw Jesus walking on the water toward them! Unlike a magician, Jesus really has power over nature. While gravity would have pulled a normal person under the water, Jesus walked on top of the water! He could do what no one else could, because He is God.

Peter even tried to step out of the boat and walk toward Jesus, and he could, but only as long as he kept his eyes on Jesus. The moment Peter looked at the wind and waves, he began to sink. Jesus reached out and caught Peter, saying, “You have little faith. Why did you doubt?”

This story reminds us that Jesus isn’t just a good teacher or a kind friend—He is God. He has power over everything, even the wind and waves. And He wants us to trust Him in the storms of our lives—whether it’s fear at school, worry at home, or sadness about friends. When we keep our eyes on Jesus, we can have peace because He is in control.

Preschool Bible Verse

Elementary Bible Verse

Questions:

1) Why do you think Peter wanted to walk out to Jesus?

The Bible tells us that Peter wasn’t sure that the person he saw walking on the water was Jesus, so he wanted to see for himself. Peter knew that if it really was Jesus, he would be able to walk to Him.

2) What happened when Peter took his eyes off Jesus and began focusing on the waves and wind around him?

When Peter began focusing on the storm around him instead of trusting Jesus, he began to sink. The Bible tells us that if we have trusted Jesus as our Savior, we have nothing to fear because He is all-powerful and cares for His children.

3) What can we do during times we may be tempted to doubt God’s goodness and power?

We can remind ourselves of the ways He has displayed His power and goodness throughout the Bible and how we have seen Him work in our lives. The Bible reminds us repeatedly that nothing is out of God’s control. The Bible also reminds us that God loves and cares for us and wants good for us. If we have trusted Jesus as Savior, we have nothing to fear.

Pray:

Jesus, thank You for showing us that You have power over everything, even the storms in our lives. Help us keep our eyes on You and trust You, even when we feel afraid. Remind us You are always near and that You are always in control. Amen.

Additional Resources:

Worship Video

The Apostle’s Creed

We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.