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by John Ortberg (Author), Stephen And Amanda Sorenson (With)
In this six-session small group Bible study, If You Want to Walk on Water, You've got to Get Out of the Boat, by John Ortberg, you'll learn how to move beyond fear to discover God's unique calling for your life!
Peter may have been the first one out of the boat, but Jesus' invitation to walk on water is for you as well. But walk on water? What does that mean?
If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat helps you answer helps you answer Christ's call to greater faith, power-filled deeds, and a new way of knowing how to discern God's call, transcend fear, risk faith, manage failure, and trust God. Relating to the story in Matthew 14 to life today, teacher and bestselling author John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone.
This Participant Guide is designed for use with the companion DVD (sold separately). It's filled with insights, questions for discussion, and applications that will help you connect a new way of thinking to actual deeds and a different approach to life. Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change your forever, deepening your character and your trust in God.
Sessions include:
- What's Water Walking?
- The Tragedy of the Unopened Gift
- Find Your Calling and Get Your Feet Wet!
- Facing Our Challenges, Conquering Our Fears
- Good News for Cave Dwellers
- Learning to Wait on Our Big God
Author Biography
John Ortberg is senior pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, California. He is the bestselling author of Who is this Man, The Life You've Always Wanted and If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat. John and his wife, Nancy, have three grown children.
