The Seven Signs of John — seven points of light in an arc

Walking on the waterJohn 6:16-21

Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

  • Read
  • Reread
  • Retell

Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

  1. What does this passage show me about God?

    • How do the disciples react when they see Jesus, and what does he say to them?
  2. What does it show me about people — and about myself?

    • What storm are you in the middle of right now?
  3. What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)

    • How will you welcome Jesus into your fear this week?
  4. Who will I tell?

    • Who is afraid in a storm that you could point to Jesus?

Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).

Pray

Jesus, when the storm rises and you feel far off, help me hear you say, 'It is I; do not be afraid,' and welcome you in.