The Only Hindrance to Great Works Matthew 14: 29-33

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V 29 1) Response begun as a prompting of God's spirit but fading into a response to 
man's senses.

(and He said, come.)

v 30 2) Trust eroded by fear of circumstances.

( ... he was afraid.)

v 30 3) Eyes of faith and reverence becoming eyes of physical report. 

(But when they saw the wind boisterous, .•• and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord,
save me.)

Losing a firm grip on the object of faith.

v 31 4) Allowing doubt to take a hold.

 (Why didst thou doubt?)

v 32 5) Lack of total dependency upon the powerful Christ.

(and when they were came into the boat, the wind ceased.)

v 33 6) Weak worship.

(Then they that were in the boat came and worshipped Him.)

v 33 7) Forgetting the report and presence of truth.

 (Of a truth, thou art the Son of God.)