Essential Church

I Told You That The Name God Gave Me Essential Church July 20, 2025 SUMMARY 1. **Biblical Narrative**: - The story begins with Jesus needing to address a large crowd. He borrows a boat from Simon and Andrew to speak to the people from the water. After speaking, Jesus instructs Simon to push out into deep water to fish, despite Simon's initial reluctance due to a fruitless night of fishing. - The narrative continues with a scene where Jesus and his disciples are in a boat during a storm. They struggle against the elements and eventually see a ghostly figure, which turns out to be Jesus. This leads to a moment of faith-testing for Peter. 2. **Modern Reflection**: - The pastor reflects on the concept of discipleship, emphasizing that it is a process of learning and testing, rather than a mere accumulation of knowledge. This process involves understanding one's identity in Christ and being molded through experiences. - There is a discussion about personal identity and the fears that often hold people back from re