Matthew 14: 5 Lessons From Jesus

Order Of Worship

Today is a service of song and lesson as Jesus teaches us from Matthew 14 along with acapella congregational singing.

Doxology

Praise God from whom all blessings flow

Praise Him, all creatures here below

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host Praise

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

Prayer

Song #1: Sanctuary

Sister Cheryl Jones - Song Leader

Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary Pure and holy, tried and true With thanksgiving I'll be a living Sanctuary for You.

Lesson 1: Bad Things Happens To Good

People: The Death of John the Baptist

Matthew 14:1-12 –

Reader: Sister Katheryn Davis

1 At that time Herod the ruler heard reports about Jesus; 2and he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has been raised from the dead, and for this reason these powers are at work in him.”

3For Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,

4because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” 5Though Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded him as a prophet. 6But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company, and she pleased Herod 7so much that he promised on oath to grant her whatever she might ask. 8Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.” 9The king was grieved, yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he commanded it to be given; 10he sent and had John beheaded in the prison. 11The head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, who brought it to her mother. 12His disciples came and took the body and buried it; then they went and told Jesus.

Message: Pastor Marben Bland

Song#2: Yes, Jesus Loves Me

Sister Cheryl Jones - Song Leader

Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong. Yes Jesus loves Me, Yes Jesus loves Me, Yes Jesus loves Me for the Bible tells me so.

Lesson 2: It Is OK To Grieve And To Seek

Self Care

Matthew 14:13 –

Reader: Judge Patricia Barron

13Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself.

Message: Pastor Marben Bland

Song #3 Falling In Love With Jesus

Sister Cheryl Jones - Song Leader

Falling in love with Jesus Falling in love with Jesus Falling in love with Jesus Was the best thing I've ever done. In His arms I feel protected In His arms, never disconnected In His arms I feel protected There's no place I'd rather be Falling in love with Jesus Falling in love with Jesus

Falling in love with Jesus Was the best thing I've ever done.

Lesson 3: From Our Grief Comes Compassion For Others

Matthew 14:13-14 –

Reader: Judge Patricia Barron

But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns.

14When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick.

Message: Pastor Marben Bland

BTrivia ibleStudy

In Matthew 14:15-21 Jesus feeds over 5,000 people.How many loaves of bread and number of fishes did the disciples brought to Jesus to feed the people.

A.6 loaves of bread, and 2 fishes

B.2 loaves of bread and 5 fishes

C.5 loaves of bread and 2 fishes

D.9 loaves of bread and 15 fishes

Bonus Question:

Which disciple asked Jesus for permission to walk on water? ____________________________

Song #4 What a Fellowship, What a Joy

Divine (Leaning on the Everlasting Arms)

Sister Cheryl Jones - Song Leader

1.What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain: Leaning, leaning, Safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms. 2. O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, Leaning on the everlasting arms; O, how bright the path grows from day to day, Leaning on the everlasting arms.Refrain: Leaning, leaning, Safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms.3. What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms; I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain: Leaning, leaning, Safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms.

Lesson4:WithGodALittleCanBecomeALot

Matthew14:15-21

ReaderSister:AnnieIngram

15Whenitwasevening,thedisciples cametohimandsaid,“Thisisa desertedplace,andthehourisnowlate; sendthecrowdsawaysothattheymay gointothevillagesandbuyfoodfor themselves.”16Jesussaidtothem,“They neednotgoaway;yougivethem somethingtoeat.”17Theyreplied,“We havenothingherebutfiveloavesand twofish.”18Andhesaid,“Bringthem heretome.”19Thenheorderedthe crowdstositdownonthegrass.Taking thefiveloavesandthetwofish,he lookeduptoheaven,andblessedand broketheloaves,andgavethemtothe disciples,andthedisciplesgavethemto thecrowds.20Andallateandwere filled;andtheytookupwhatwasleft overofthebrokenpieces,twelve basketsfull.21Andthosewhoatewere aboutfivethousandmen,besides womenandchildren.

Message:PastorMarbenBland

Lesson 5: Where Is Your Faith?

Song #5 How great Thou art

Sister Cheryl Jones - Song Leader

1. O Lord my God l! When I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy pow’r throughout the universe displayed,

Refrain: Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

Matthew 14:22-32

Reader: Sister Katheryn Davis

22Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land for the wind was against them. 25And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. 26But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. 27But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” 28Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”

29Hesaid,“Come.”SoPetergotoutofthe boat,startedwalkingonthewater,and cametowardJesus.30Butwhenhenoticed thestrongwind,hebecamefrightened, andbeginningtosink,hecriedout,“Lord, saveme!”31Jesusimmediatelyreachedout hishandandcaughthim,sayingtohim, “Youoflittlefaith,whydidyoudoubt?”

32Whentheygotintotheboat,thewind ceased.33Andthoseintheboatworshiped him,saying,“TrulyyouaretheofGod.”

InvitationToDiscipleship

OhMagnifyTheLord!

OhmagnifytheLord!ForHeisworthy tobepraised OhmagnifytheLord!Heisworthyto bepraised!

Hosanna,blessedbetheRock, BlessedbetheRockofmysalvation. Hosanna,blessedbetheRock, BlessedbetheRockofmysalvation.

Message:PastorMarbenBland