Water Walker Story in John 6

Story Walkthrough

Waiting Disciples (16-17) – Jesus escaped the crowds and left to be alone and pray. The disciples waited for him. When evening came, they went down to the lake.

Drawings: The disciples waited while Jesus (man & cross) prayed (flame) for a long time alone (mountain).

Rough Waters (17-19) – When night came, the disciples decided to sail home. A heavy windstorm began. The lake became dangerous, so they tried to row to shore.

Drawings: The disciples tried to sail home (sailboat) but a dangerous storm arrived (waves & wind).

Fearless Messiah (19-20) – The disciples saw a man walking on the water towards them, and they were terrified. Jesus said, “Don’t be afraid. It’s me, Jesus!”

Drawings: The disciples saw Jesus (man & cross) walking on the stormy waves (water).

Supernatural Transport (21) – They realized the man was Jesus, so they welcomed him into the boat. Instantly, Jesus transported their boat to shore.

Drawings: The disciples’ faith grew (man & faith) after Jesus miraculously moved their boat (boat & water).

Discipleship Activities

• Pray. Listen to the story. Draw the story.
• Practice telling the story with the drawings.
• Create your own drawings to illustrate the story.
• Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal his wisdom.
• Pray. What is the Holy Spirit asking you to do next?
• Go and tell the story to someone. Discuss the story.
• Make disciples. Teach others how to hear the Spirit.

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