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John 6 Research Paper

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There are several points to recognize about this miracle that is found in three of the Gospels (Matthew 14:22-36; Mark 6:45-56; John 6:16-21. It unfolds at the Sea of Galilee which has been said that it lies in the lower portion of the Jordon Valley. This body of water is susceptible to sudden and extremely violent storms.
John 6:16-21 records “when evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, where they got into a boat and set across the lake for Capemaum. By now it was dark and Jesus had not joined them. A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. When they had rowed three or three and half miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were terrified. But he said to them, “it is I; don’t be afraid.’ Then they were willing to take him into the …show more content…

They cried out, because they all saw him and were terrified. And this brings up the second point of this miracle, Jesus always comes to us in the storms of life. (Isaiah 43:2) “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you”. The Lord may not come at the time you think is best, because he knows when we need him most. Jesus waited until the boat was far out in the sea, when all hope was gone. This shows that Jesus was testing the faith of the disciples. The very thing they feared, the raging of the sea was the steps for them to call on Jesus. The difficult experiences of life will bring Jesus close. We must recognize that fear and faith cannot live in the same heart because fear will keep you from the Lord. The final point is Jesus showed us how he has control of the elements. It is written that the winds died down then those in the boat worshiped Him saying. “Truly you are the Son of God”. And this is want worship is, acknowledging who God is and praising Him both for who he is and for what he has

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