Why did you doubt? - Questions from Jesus - Aaron Bennett | Stonecreek Church

If we can’t bring our doubts to church, where else are we supposed to take them? This past Sunday, we heard from Pastor Aaron Bennett as he taught on what Jesus meant when He asked Peter, “why do you doubt?” If we really believe in the power of God, then our doubts aren’t the place for deconstruction, but the questions that can finally unlock the move of God we long for. Addressing our doubts might just change our life.

Have you ever noticed that the right question can change your life?

Sometimes we don’t really like questions.

We see them as an intrusion.

What if we saw them as an invitation.

Jesus asked over 300+ questions in the Bible

It’s not because he needed info

It’s because He wants to invite us into the life he designed for us

Matthew 14:22-32

Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.

Why do you doubt?

Doubts of unbelievers:

1. If God is so good, then why is the world so bad?

2. If Christ is so kind, why can Christians be so cruel?

Doubts of believers:

God — I’m pretty sure that you can... I’m not sure that you will... for me.

Jude 1:21

keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. And have mercy on those who doubt

It takes a whole lot of faith, to be honest about your doubt.

1. Life gives us some pretty good reasons to doubt.

2. Jesus is the safest place to bring your doubts.

3. Doubt doesn’t have to be your destiny.

4. Dealing honestly with doubt can lead to the deepest faith.