(Moses could only draw water from the rock, while Jesus could draw wine from the rock, the stone jars; see Ex. https://www.learnreligions.com/jesus-walks-on-water-700220 (accessed March 1, 2023). It seems to me that any speculation about a miracle, sign, or wonder without an audience is rather pointless. I like your writings here on the Bible; theyre the best thing on 48 And seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary unto them, about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking on the sea; and he would have passed by them: 49 but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out; 50 for they all saw him, and were troubled. Now, according to a scientist, it is possible that small patches of ice developed on the surface of the Sea of Galilee during Jesus' lifetime. Biologos. He was in the beginning with God. Happily, we dont have to guess what it is. & The Ministry and Life of Christ. I couldnt tell what had happened until I got to the end of the long fishing dock and found my daughter drenched and in tears. [14] Cook and Evans note that the "Lord Save me" cry of Peter is similar to Matthew 8:25 and Mark 4:38 in the calming the storm episode and again emphasizes the reliance of the disciples on Jesus. Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Had Jesus been moving, his gait may have been a clue. Yes, he walked on water, stilled the wind, healed and restored. In Isaiah 57:20, the sea is said to symbolize wickedness, since its constant waves stir up mire and dirt. That verse does not foretell Gods retribution against beachfront property; rather, it is Gods promise that everything the sea symbolizes in Scripturesin, death, and judgmentwill be abolished when Christ restores all things to their original state (Rev. It was such a remarkable difference that the disciples exclaimed Truly you are the Son of God. The only fitting response to what they had just witnessed was to acknowledge and glorify Jesus as the incarnate I AM. Restoring faith after a lapse: When Peter got off the boat, he had excellent intentions, but his faith began to wane as time went on. The episode occurs shortly after another miracle, the. After teaching a large crowd of people who had gathered around him, Jesus sent the disciples off by boat to return to Bethsaida while he went up on the mountain to pray (Mk 6:34-46). He walked on water so that we may know Him as the incarnate God and glorify Him as so. Is this the second occasion in Matthew that Jesus withdraws himself from his followers to pray in private?In order to cross the lake, the disciples must go against the wind, which results in limited progress.A vast distance separated the boat from the shore.s.f.This helps to smooth out the many stadiums that Greeley has. O'Connor's dazzling first novel tells the hilarious and disturbing tale of Hazel Motes, a young Georgia man whose obsession with God leads him to run from God as fast as he can, only to crash head-on into the wall of Jesus and religion. As soon as Jesus stepped into the boat, the wind stopped, and everyone was surprised.The danger was no longer a threat.They couldnt comprehend what I was saying.Although they had hardened hearts, Jesus was nevertheless able to assist them despite their lack of comprehension.The story of Mark can inspire us to accept Jesus into our insane, chaotic situations in order to provide tranquility, even when we dont understand how. 8:26 when calming the storm or 16:8 regarding bread and the Pharisees just before the Confession of Peter) and may mean "of no faith". Finally, the crowds response to Jesus mirrors Israels response to God. The point is this: fear and faith cannot live in the same heart, for fear frequently blinds the eyes to the presence of the Lord. When we consider the signs and wonders in recorded in scripture sometimes a natural explanation is found and the wonder is in the timing not physical cause, but on other occasions no natural cause is present. Its only me here, so take it easy. Do not be alarmed. Now, in Marks story, Peter does not appear to have gotten out of the boat at all (Mark 6:47-51). The idea is that before His death, all Old Testament believers were in Abraham's bosomthe paradise part of Hades. In the past, I have seen some theistic evolutionists act, well, kind In him and by him everything was created. After witnessing this miracle, the disciples worshiped Jesus, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God.". All this receives further confirmation when we consider that in Scripture, the sea tends to symbolize sin, death, and judgment. I cant tell you His exact intent or purpose for this strange encounter, but the three New Testament accounts point to the confirmation of His deity and the deepening of our faith. [9], This event is also seen as a divine fulfillment of words of Job, Who alone spreadeth out the heavens and walketh upon the waves of the sea, Job (9:8). Once on the boat, they were delighted to have him aboard, and the boat arrived at their destination almost instantly (John 6:14-21).The feeding of the five thousand was a sign, according to John, and he recognized it.He also took notice of what the people had to say about it and how Jesus replied to their comments, which he recorded. [18], In recent scholarship, Bart Ehrman has championed the view that in general, it is impossible to either prove or disprove supernatural events such as miracles using the historical method, for proving them would require belief in a supernatural world not amenable to historical analysis, and disproving them would require historical evidence that is usually hard to come by. He wascompletely innocent in both deed and word: no deceit ( doJloz, dolos;cf. The waves saw you, God, and they writhed in convulsions; the very depths were convulsed by your presence.Your arrows flew back and forth across the sky as the clouds poured down rain and thunder from the skies.Despite the wind, your thunder could be heard, and your lightning illuminated the whole planet, causing earthquakes and earthquake-like vibrations.19 Your journey took you across the sea, your way through the vast seas, though no one could see your tracks.Because he exposes himself to be God incarnate, Jesus arrives on the waves, walking on water.To be sure, the tale finishes with the disciples declaring that Jesus is really the Son of God. Fairchild, Mary. A similar statement is made by Daniel in Daniel 7:3, and John, who wrote Revelation, states that the chaos of the sea is where Gods adversaries come from as well (Revelation 19:11). So we ask again the question: Well, I am a scientist, someone who certainly takes an evolutionary view of creation, who is skeptical of intelligent design, and yet claims to be an orthodox evangelical Christian let me take a stab at this. In the Gospels, Jesus walks on water in Matthew 14:22-33 and also in Mark 6:45-52 and John 6:16-21. Later, when Israel sought escape from Egypt, they were trapped by the sealet the reader understanduntil God made a way for them to pass safely through it on dry ground (Ex. He walked on top of the water in the middle of a raging storm. After this, Israel wandered in the wilderness, and Moses asked God where he could find food for so many people (Num. Did Jesus walk on water? The narrative serves as a reminder to Christians that when the Lord appears to them in the midst of their own personal troubles, they may not recognize him. John's Gospel specifies that they were five or six kilometers away from their departure point. As soon as he took his eyes off of Jesus, Peter began to sink.When Peter called out to the Lord, Jesus quickly put out his hand to grab him in his arms.As Jesus and Peter clambered into the boat together, the storm came to an abrupt halt. There is a parallel in Johns gospel as well. Comparison in other versions at BibleGateway. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. What Does it Mean That Jesus Was Gods Begotten Son? (Consider a mother instructing her child to take out the trash: the tone of voice may be sufficient to compel the youngster to do the chore). 21:1). However, when the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were startled and said, Its a ghost! as they screamed in terror.Take comfort, it is I, Jesus said directly to them when they had heard him say it.Be brave and do not be scared. And Peter said, Lord, if it is you, tell me to come to you on the sea, indicating that he believed it was. He was going to pass them by, according to Marks account, as Jesus was walking on the waves and passing them by. Peter replied, "Lord, if it's you, tell me to come to you on the water," and Jesus invited Peter to do exactly that. Are the signs and wonders of Jesus real historical events? Article Images Copyright . Then they witnessed Jesus walking toward them across the surface of the water, and their fear turned to terror because they believed they were seeing a ghost. Is the narrative based on true events?When we read the gospels, the raw truth of the stories is what hits us the most.These are not imaginative fictions, but rather eyewitness testimonies from the time of the events.A further point to consider is that the more ridiculous the narrative, the more probable it is that it is a true account of genuine events, rather than an invention.While its understandable if someone is writing fantasy fiction, we shouldnt be surprised if bizarre events occur. [1] The fact that the John account also lacks this detail suggests that this account of "St. Peter's venture"[6] is a redactional addition by Matthew. Mark C15 V37, "And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost.". Now study the following paragraph from Psalm 77.When I thought about it, I thought, Ill make an appeal to the years when the Most High extended his right hand. 11 I will recall the works of the Lord; yes, I will recall your wonders that occurred a long time ago.12 I will think on all of your accomplishments and reflect on all of your magnificent exploits. 13 Gods methods are pure and unblemished.Is there a god who is as great as our God?14 The people see you as the God who works miracles, and you demonstrate your authority among them.15 You redeemed your people, the offspring of Jacob and Joseph, with your powerful arm. John alone specifies they were headed "toward Capernaum". For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 33:45). The third significant point is that Jesus proved Himself to be in command of the elements, something only God can do.He revealed this truth to the disciples who recognized His divinity and responded with a confession of faith in Jesus as God: The wind died down.Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, Truly you are the Son of God (Matthew 14:3233). Peter jumped out of the boat and began walking on the water toward Jesus, but the moment he took his eyes offof Jesus, Peter saw nothing but the wind and waves, and he started to sink. The moment they notice Him approaching, they freak out, proclaiming that He is a ghost! Your email address will not be published. [20], Some scholars have held the view that while this event took place, it was not miraculous: Albert Schweitzer, for example, suggested that the disciples saw Jesus walking on the shore, but were confused by high wind and darkness; some scholars who accept this "misperception thesis" argue that Mark originally wrote that Jesus walked on the seashore rather than on the sea, and that John had a more accurate version. His voice rang out to the Lord even though he was terrified, knowing that Jesus was the only one who could assist him. means to remain steady or resolute in the face of danger or difficult circumstances in English.In addition, he says, Do not be frightened, which is frequently connected with a heavenly aspect (Dan 10:12, 19, for example).Jesus declares himself by saying, It is I (It is I).This is typically connected with the name of God in the Old Testament.For example, the name of God in Exodus 3:14 is written as in the Septuagint.It is in the context of the Lord walking on the seas in the uagint that Isaiah 43:10-11 is found. Its important to note that John did not have to include this miracle.1 The decision to include this miracle at all, including where John places it and how he describes it, therefore carries a specific significance. And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. Two summers ago, my family drove out to a little lake just Southeast of Seattle for our annual All Church Retreat. What did Jesus mean when He said, Peace, be still. 11:79). All intellectual property rights are retained. To show His disciples that the very thing they feared, the raging, seething sea, was merely a set of steps for Him to come to them.Often we fear the difficult experiences of life such as illness, loss of loved ones, and financial hardships only to discover that these experiences can bring Jesus closer to us.But we have to ask, why did they not recognize Jesus?The answer is they were not looking for Him. Jesus is not oblivious to the spiritual or physical needs of His people. Using similar language, Philip asks Jesus the same (John 6:5). The narrative serves as a reminder to Christians of the need of making space for God in their lives. It is common in parts of our society to dismiss the power of God, to reduce theism (belief in a personal interactive God) to deism (belief in a God who got everything started). The issue came up in the comment stream on other later posts as well. He did not come to make us rich, famous, or comfortable. Mary accompanied Jesus during His ministry in Galilee before seeing His crucifixion, burial and . As Paul writes in Romans 1:4, Jesus "was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead.". 18 And the sea was rising by reason of a great wind that blew. His claim is further confirmed by the disciples in Matthew 14:33 where Jesus steps into their boat, and immediately the wind ceased. !) So the other disciples stayed in the boat and dragged in the net full of fish. [5] After Peter came down out of the ship and walked on the water, he became afraid of the storm and began to sink. All of this has no bearing on my view of the mechanism of creation. Matthew 14 says: Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. It is, in fact, I.Do not be alarmed. When he joined them in the boat, the wind began to drop down.Mark 6:49-50 is an example of a parable.Because He needed to go to the other side of the lake, the quick answer to the title of todays devotional is: because He needed to get there! I imagine that moment going from white caps, strong wind, and seasickness to the water looking like glass. Instead, the story of Jesus walking on the sea (John 6:1621) seems almost like an interruption of an otherwise unbroken narrative about Jesus feeding the five thousand and revealing His identity as the Bread of Life (John 6:115, 2371). [18] The meaning of the episode is held to be inherent in its miraculous nature: "The meaning of the pericope (story) only has meaning if it is understood as relating a miraculous event which really took place" (Leopold Sabourin, 1975). 349 views, 7 likes, 2 loves, 2 comments, 6 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Woodridge Baptist Church: Guest speaker, Saleim Kahleh's sermon from. The New Testament Bible story of Jesus walking on water is one of the most widely told narratives and key miracles of Jesus. , Isnt this what we were taught to sing in the old hymnals? Jesus both saved Peter from his sins and moved him to share His faith with others. In the Gospel of John, Jesus is said to have performed seven miraculous signs that characterize his ministry, from changing water into wine at the start of his ministry to raising Lazarus from the dead at the end. Liberal rationalism here we come. [13], Richard Cassidy states that this episode sheds special light on the position of Peter who had faith in Jesus and acknowledged Jesus' extraordinary powers, and by considering to walk on water himself, wanted to share in the act of Jesus before the other disciples for he considered himself closest to Jesus. During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake (Matthew 14:2425).Though they were only to travel a short distance, the storm was so violent that, despite all their efforts to control their boat, the storm had driven them nearly four miles out into the very midst of the sea.Being the fourth watch of the night (3:00 AM to 6:00 AM), they had been rowing and straining at their oars for approaching nine hours!They were totally exhausted.Mark tells us that, when the disciples saw Jesus walking on the lake, they thought He was a ghost. One of His encounters with them was at the road to Emmaus. After feeding the 5,000, Jesus Christ sent his disciples on ahead of him in a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee. walked on the water, so the historical question is the same. To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: Acts 1:3. But he assured them, saying, It is I; do not be alarmed. Then they were willing to put him in the boat, and the boat arrived at the shore where they were headed almost immediately (John 6:1621).There are numerous essential elements to note regarding this miracle.First, Matthew informs us that the boat was already a great way from land, buffeted by the waves since the wind was against it. In Matthew 14:26-27, the disciples saw Jesus walking on the sea and were terrified. When darkness veils his lovely face, / I rest on his unchanging grace. Answer to the question Immediately following His miraculous feeding of the 5,000 with only five loaves of bread and two fish (as recorded in three of the Gospels; Matthew 14:2236; Mark 6:4556; John 6:1621), Jesus performed the miracle of walking on water (Matthew 14:17).Jesus disciples were convinced that He was the Son of God by the miracle of His walking on the water (Matthew 14:3233), but it was the miracle of Jesus walking on the water that convinced them the most.The action of the story takes place at the Sea of Galilee, which is located in the lower portion of the Jordan Valley, in a mountain range that rises to 4,000 feet above sea level and is home to the apostle Jesus. What miracles did Jesus perform? A synagogue ruler does the same thing in Matthew 9:18.But this is the first time the disciples worshiped Him.It is also important to note that their worship is joined to their confession (Matthew 14:33). Note, too, that Moses doubts regarding Gods ability to provide meat came after the miraculous provision of manna (Numb. And this is what worship is, acknowledging who God is and praising Him both for who He is and for what He has done.It was in this story that the disciples took the first step and worshiped Jesus as the Son of God.Return to: Questions about Matthew What was the meaning of Jesus walking on water? Furthermore, John tells us that not only is the dark, chaotic sea the origin of Gods enemies, but it is also symbolic of their end (Rev. Although the story is recorded three different times, the Bible implies that it only happened once. / When all around my soul gives way, / He then is all my hope and stay (My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less by Edward Mote). 19 When therefore they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they behold Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the boat: and they were afraid. The study hypothesized "a rare combination of optimal water and atmospheric conditions for development of a unique, localized freezing phenomenon." [2] I've got a lot more problems with "Jesus walks on ice" than with their Red Sea crossing theory. By walking on water in the middle of a furious storm, Jesus demonstrates His power and compassion for His people. Both emerge from the concrete reality of Davids own experience. with he walked on the SEA, and went into a learned discourse about However, He still could not keep his fear at bay in order to stay afloat. When repeating the story of the Exodus, the Old Testament presents God as walking on the Sea, says the author. [24], Biblical scholar George W. Young dismisses the naturalistic explanations, the traditional and the historical critical perspectives. Of course, for the average Joe, if Jesus walked on the sea, he also 14:22 And straightway he constrained the disciples to enter into the boat, and to go before him unto the other side, till he should send the multitudes away. Sandwiched around Jesus claim as the great I AM, is His feeding of the 5,000 (Matthew 14:13-21) and specific salvation of His disciple, Peter (Matthew 14:28-33). However, when Uncle George tells you about his encounter with the Mothman, and you know Uncle George is the most hardheaded and pragmatic sort of guy, you have to accept that something strange really happened, and whatever it was and whatever it meant, Uncle George truly did have some sort of strange experience. 16 And when evening came, his disciples went down unto the sea; 17 and they entered into a boat, and were going over the sea unto Capernaum. 14:13).2 The implication is clear: we have nothing to fear so long as God is with us, and He is with us in Christ Jesus our Lord. [16] Dale Allison states that Matthew's presentation emphasizes that God the Father is willing to share divine power with his son and that the impact of this pericope on the affirmation of the divinity of Jesus in the ecumenical creeds is undeniable. [27], Young analyses the pericope as the expression of three entangled, conflicting perspectives on reality: (i) the "conventional reality" based on sensory perception; (ii) the "impossible" vision of Jesus resulting in the astonishment of the observers; (iii) the narrator's metaphysical comment in Mark 6:52 identifying Jesus as the Son of God.[28]. I remember watching one 4:17).3. whether he though Jesus actually walked on the water. Jesus walks on Water. On the way to smashup, or redemptiondepending on how you read the bookHazel's path crosses that . Make it possible for these wonderful readers to believe in your brilliance! Those who believe in Jesus can enjoy peace of mind knowing that he will calm the tumultuous waves of life when they are in his company. First, we have the multiplication of signs and wonders as in Egypt (cf. Careful readers will note that the words translated It is I (. / In every high and stormy gale / My anchor holds within the veil. There are three different accounts of Jesus walking on water that have been recorded in the Bible.It is crucial to notice that the event is told by three of Jesus followers, Matthew, Mark, and John, who are all named in the Bible.In Jesus earthly career, Luke was not a disciple of Jesus, thus his gospel does not include any references to Jesus walking on water. 11:22), just as Philip tells Jesus that two hundred denarii of bread would not be enough (John 6:7). 21 They were willing therefore to receive him into the boat: and straightway the boat was at the land whither they were going. Miracles, signs, and wonders are simply not believable. They display the power of God. & The Ministry and Life of Christ. 7:1819). Thus the reasons for the lack of recognition. This indicates that the narrative of Jesus walking on water has been recorded by three different eyewitnesses, which lends credibility to the storys truthfulness.This is crucial since walking on water is considered a miracle by many people.Why did Jesus choose to walk on water?What exactly does it mean? Not for convenience but as part of his mission. 13:1).Furthermore, John informs us that not only is the dark, chaotic sea the source of Gods adversaries, but it is also a sign of their demise, according to the Bible (Rev.18:21). But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, Take heart; it is I.. Following Jesus dismissal of the throng, he spent some time alone on a hilltop praying. Fairchild, Mary. To put it differently, if we can trust Jesus to resolve our deepest problems, as He does through the cross and the resurrection, then how much more can we trust Him to handle the smaller trials of life? The majority are faith healings, exorcisms, resurrections, and control over nature.. After all the LORD swept the sea back by a strong east wind all night and turned Jesus caught him, and commenting on his lack of faith led him back to the ship, whereupon the storm stopped. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. He walks across the water on sandals while claiming to be the very creator of the sea that He is standing on. 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. When that happens, theres nothing to do except praise God for yet another gift of mercy and grace. 18:1518). Several hours later in the night, the disciples encountered a storm that frightened them. God also sends sin to the sea, as Micah (7:1819) explains, where it will be judged by the Lord, pardoned, and forgotten for all time. as events with deep symbolic resonance. I wont be offended by any reasoned answer, but you can plead the 5th Psalm 30 thanks God (vv. (Ex.16:4).It is because of these ties that the multitudes accept Jesus as the prophesied prophet, just as they did Moses (John 6:14; see also Deuteronomy 18:1518).As a result, they strive to establish Him as king (John 6:15; see also Deut. Studies show two groups do really well: conservative Protestants and Mormons; two groups that dont do well are mainline Protestants and Roman Catholics. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. Some scholars would question how early the empty tomb story is. And He is inviting us in with a warm smile and a hand held out in the air, as if to say, Come. Peter was able to concentrate for a short period of time. The boat was only about 100 meters from shore. [1][2] In all three gospels it follows the feeding of the five thousand, where Jesus had withdrawn by ship to a desert place "belonging to"[3] Bethsaida after hearing of the death of John the Baptist, but was followed by the crowds who travelled on foot. I have arrived! After that, he went inside the boat, and the wind died down completely. But what about the major exodus event of the crossing of the Red Sea? This event convinced the 12 disciples that Jesus is indeed the living Son of God. Im not sure, but Ill question Him about it one of these days.Because of the massive storm that is occurring all around them, as well as Jesus presence on the lakeshore, Peter responds, If its you, order me to come out on the sea (Matthew 14:28).As a result, Jesus accomplishes just that!Just think about it! Yet, whereas Moses returned from the mountain with the law, Jesus returns with nothing but Himself. By this time, it was dark, and Jesus had not yet arrived to join them.There was a strong wind blowing, and the water became choppy.At about three or three and a half miles into their row, they noticed Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water, and they were frightened. 329 views, 25 likes, 5 loves, 29 comments, 6 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from The Living God Tabernacle -God's Spoken Word Evangelism: 2023-01-22 SUNDAY SERVICE _"IF YOU ARE BORN AGAIN, WHERE IS. : essays on Christology, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jesus_walking_on_water&oldid=1133982716, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 12:30. New Living Translation During the forty days after he suffered and died, he appeared to the apostles from time to time, and he proved to them in many ways that he was actually alive. 1-3, 11-12) and exhorts others to thank God (vv. Author, coach, and speaker Danielle Bernock is an international award-winning author, coach, and speaker who specializes in assisting individuals in embracing their worth and healing their hearts through the power of Gods love.A Bird Named Payn, A Bird Named Payn, Loves Manifesto, and Because You Matter are among the books she has authored, and she also hosts the Victorious Souls Podcast.Danielle has been a committed disciple of Christ for many years. In order to demonstrate to his disciples that he is more than a miraculous worker or charismatic leader, k on water? Jesus, according to Matthew, not only fulfills particular prophesies from the Old Testament, but also serves as a living embodiment of the Old Testament in all he says and does, which is more essential than that. 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