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Lessons 84 and 85Faith during the stormCompassion and mercy

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Lesson 84 Lesson 85 May 11 to 17
Lesson 84

Peter learns to trust in the middle of the storm

These questions help us see how faith can weaken when we focus too much on the problem, but they also show that Jesus acts with power and compassion to strengthen his disciples.

Questions and comments for lesson 84

Why did Peter begin to sink?
3 comments
Key idea

Peter began to sink when he took his eyes off Jesus and allowed fear and doubt to become central.

Comment 1

Peter began to sink because he took his eyes off Jesus and focused on the strength of the storm. When he looked at the wind and the waves, fear replaced his faith. This teaches us that even if our faith is strong at first, if we focus too much on our problems, our confidence in Jehovah can weaken.

Comment 2

He sank because he started to doubt. Jesus asked him directly: “Why did you begin to doubt?” As long as Peter trusted in Jesus' power, he could walk on the water, but as soon as he allowed doubt into his heart because of the danger around him, he lost the miraculous support that had kept him afloat.

Comment 3

According to Matthew 14:30, it was when he saw “the force of the wind” that Peter became afraid. Even though Jesus was right there, the difficult setting overwhelmed him. The good thing is that as he felt himself sinking, he knew whom to turn to and cried out: “Lord, save me!” recognizing that only Jesus could rescue him.

What did the apostles learn?
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Key idea

The apostles learned to trust Jesus more, to recognize his identity, and to feel secure in his care even in extreme situations.

Comment 1

The apostles learned that if they trusted completely in Jesus, they did not need to fear anything. When they saw how Jesus calmed the storm by simply saying, “Hush! Be quiet!” they realized that he had Jehovah's backing to control even the most violent forces of nature.

Comment 2

They learned a fundamental lesson about Jesus' identity. At the end of these events, they themselves declared: “You really are the Son of God.” Seeing these miracles face-to-face helped convince them that Jesus was not an ordinary teacher but someone with divine authority.

Comment 3

They learned that Jesus is always aware of their needs, even when it seems he is not. For example, when Jesus was sleeping in the boat during the storm, they thought they were going to die. But they learned that with Jesus by their side they would always be protected, which prepared them for the trials they would face later.

Bible references for lesson 84

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Mark 4:35-41

This text highlights that after Jesus' words, “a great calm set in.” It was not gradual; it was immediate. This explains that the power Jehovah has given to Jesus is complete. For us it is a guarantee that in the new world there will be no natural disasters that harm us.

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Matthew 14:33

It mentions that those in the boat “did obeisance to him” or bowed to him. This shows that their faith grew dramatically. The practical lesson is that when we see Jehovah's hand helping us during personal storms, our gratitude and devotion to him become much stronger.

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Psalm 27:13

This Psalm summarizes what Peter and the apostles experienced: without faith, it is impossible to remain standing in the face of difficulties. Faith allows us to “see Jehovah's goodness” even when outward circumstances are dark and stormy.

Applications from lesson 84 for our life

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Ask for help right away

Peter teaches us that if we feel we are “sinking” because of life's problems, the most important thing is not to stop praying. Just as Peter cried out for help, we can ask Jehovah to hold us with his right hand and give us the peace we need.

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Strengthen prayer

The fact that Jesus was praying alone on the mountain before going toward the boat teaches us that prayer is our source of strength. Jesus was calm in the middle of the storm because he had just been in communication with his Father. If we maintain a good spiritual routine, we too can remain calm in difficult times.

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Wait with greater faith

At times we may feel that Jehovah is “asleep” or that he is not answering our prayers in an urgent situation. But the account of the boat reminds us that he is always in control. What we sometimes lack is not his help, but a little more faith to wait for him.

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Reach out with compassion

Jesus immediately reached out his hand to Peter. He did not let him sink in order to teach him a harsh lesson; he helped him first and then counseled him. This teaches us to be compassionate with brothers who are facing doubts or spiritual weakness, reaching out to help them recover.

Lesson 85

Jesus shows compassion to the blind man

These questions highlight the tenderness and courage with which Jesus helped a marginalized man, and they also expose the hardness of those who preferred human rules over mercy.

Questions and comments for lesson 85

How did Jesus help the blind man?
3 comments
Key idea

Jesus helped the blind man in a complete way: physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Comment 1

Jesus helped him in a very complete way. First, he cared for his physical need by curing his blindness from birth through a miracle, using something as simple as mud and asking him to wash in the pool of Siloam. But most importantly, he helped him spiritually by seeking him out later to reveal that he was the Messiah, thus giving him the opportunity to exercise faith and gain salvation.

Comment 2

He helped him by restoring his dignity. This man had spent his life begging, but thanks to Jesus, he was able to support himself. In addition, Jesus indirectly defended him against the idea that his blindness was due to sin, explaining that his situation would serve to make God's power evident.

Comment 3

Jesus was very tender with him. When he learned that the Pharisees had thrown him out and mistreated him, Jesus did not leave him alone; he looked for him in order to strengthen him. This shows us that Jesus was interested not only in performing the miracle, but also in the emotional well-being and the faith of that man who had been marginalized for so long.

Why did the Pharisees hate Jesus?
3 comments
Key idea

The Pharisees hated Jesus because his compassion, his freedom, and God's backing exposed the emptiness of their man-made rules.

Comment 1

The Pharisees hated Jesus because he exposed that their human rules mattered more to them than mercy. They were so obsessed with their own interpretation of the Sabbath law that they did not rejoice that a man blind from birth could now see; all they cared about was that Jesus had “worked” on the day of rest.

Comment 2

They felt deep hatred because Jesus had the support of the people and the power of God, something they could not control. Seeing Jesus perform astonishing miracles increased their envy because they realized that people were beginning to put faith in him instead of in them.

Comment 3

They hated him because Jesus was not intimidated by their authority. The Pharisees used fear, threatening to expel from the synagogue anyone who followed Jesus. Since Jesus taught the truth with freedom and love, the Pharisees felt threatened and looked for any excuse, such as healings on the Sabbath, to arrest him.

Bible references for lesson 85

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John 9:1-5

In these verses Jesus explains that while he is in the world, he is “the light of the world.” This teaches us that the most dangerous blindness is not physical but spiritual. The Pharisees had healthy eyes but were in darkness, whereas the blind man, once healed, was able to “see” the light of the truth about the Messiah.

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John 9:22, 23

Here we read that the blind man's parents did not want to give details because they were afraid of being expelled from the synagogue. This is a warning for us today: fear of what others may say or pressure from other people can stop us from defending what is right. We need to ask Jehovah for courage so as not to be like those parents.

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Matthew 22:29

Jesus told people like the Pharisees that they were mistaken because they did not truly know the Scriptures. They knew the law by memory, but they did not understand the spirit of the law, which is love. This teaches us that it is not enough just to read the Bible; we must let its message of compassion shape our personality.

Applications from lesson 85 for our life

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Witness with simplicity

The blind man was very courageous when he answered the Pharisees: “If his power were not from God, how could he heal?” This teaches us that even if we are not Bible experts, we can use simple logic and our own experience of how Jehovah has helped us to give a witness to others.

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Look for the one who feels alone

Jesus sought out the man after he had been thrown out of the synagogue. This is a powerful lesson for us: when we see that a brother is going through a difficult time or feels rejected, we should take the initiative to go to him, comfort him, and strengthen his faith.

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Put mercy first

The Pharisees judged Jesus for healing on the Sabbath. At times we too could make the mistake of judging others for not following rules that we ourselves have invented or over insignificant details. We should remember that for Jehovah mercy is always more important than sacrifices or rigid rules.

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Speak about what Jehovah has done

The statement “I am the man who was born blind” shows the healed man's humility. He did not try to hide his humble past. We too should be proud of what Jehovah has done for us and tell our story of how the truth “opened our eyes” spiritually.

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