The disciples do not know Jesus when they see him walking on the water. Not
only do they fail to recognize him, but they become even more afraid when
they see him because they think He’s a ghost! By stark contrast, the people
at Gennesaret in the second story recognize him immediately and know that
he brings healing and salvation. I want to focus on how if you know Jesus,
then you know who He is and what He offers. If you know him, you recognize
him in any context. This sermon explores what might cause us not to
recognize him. How it’s dangerous for us to be away from Him. How we need
to know Him, REALLY know Him, so that He will bring us peace and confidence
and salvation at all times, even if we are far away, in a storm, etc.

IYKYK = ______________________________________________

In the Gospels, it can sometimes seem like knowing Jesus is an IYKYK
situation.

Let’s take a look at who knows Jesus in Mark 6:45-56…

The disciples fail to recognize Jesus. In stark contrast, the people of
Gennesaret immediately recognize Him!

If you know Jesus, then in your greatest need you see Him, you take heart,
and you are no longer afraid.

If you don’t know Jesus, then even in your greatest need you see Him and
are afraid.

Knowing Jesus is not some kind of IYKYK exclusive, inside information
situation. Anyone can know Jesus. Here’s how…

Discussion Guide

How do you feel if you find yourself on the wrong side of an IYKYK
situation (Translation: how do you feel if you are on the outside looking
in on an inside joke, insider information, etc)?

What is the difference between the disciples’ reaction to seeing Jesus
(Mark 6:45-52) and the people’s reaction at Gennesaret (Mark 6:53-56)? Why
do you think this is the case?

What would make someone look at Jesus and be afraid?

What does it mean to “know Jesus?” How can I know Him?

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