Matthew 14 · Grade 3

Take Courage!

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Read the Story

Jesus went to a quiet place, but the crowds followed. He had compassion on them and healed their sick. In the evening, His disciples said to send the people away to buy food. Jesus said, "They don't need to go away. You give them something to eat." They had only five loaves and two fish. Jesus blessed and broke the bread, and about five thousand men, besides women and children, ate and were filled.

Then Jesus sent the disciples ahead in the boat while He went up the mountain to pray. In the night, the wind and waves tossed the boat. Jesus came to them, walking on the sea! The disciples were afraid. Jesus said, "Cheer up! It is I! Don't be afraid."

Peter said, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters." Jesus said, "Come!" Peter walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and began to sink. "Lord, save me!" he cried. Jesus caught him. When they got into the boat, the wind stopped, and the disciples worshiped Jesus, saying, "You are truly the Son of God!"

Memory Verse

Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”

Matthew 14:31 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

What did Jesus tell the disciples when they wanted to send the crowd away?
About how many men ate, not counting women and children?
What did Jesus do on the mountain?
Why did Peter begin to sink?
What did the disciples say when Jesus got into the boat?

Put the Story in Order

Write what happened in each box.

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you thank God at mealtime?
When could you have a quiet time with God?