NARRATOR: Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. After he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. Early in the morning Jesus came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified.
DISCIPLES: It is a ghost!
NARRATOR: They cried out in fear. Immediately Jesus spoke to them.
JESUS: Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.
PETER: Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.
JESUS: Come.
NARRATOR: Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened. Beginning to sink, he cried out.
PETER: Lord, save me!
NARRATOR: Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him.
JESUS: You of little faith, why did you doubt?
NARRATOR: When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. Those in the boat worshiped him.
DISCIPLES: Truly you are the Son of God.
Matthew 14.22-33
Sunday Readings: 1 Kings 19.9, 11-13; Romans 9.1-5; Matthew 14.22-33