You know, in today’s story, there were people who actually did walk on water. The disciples were out on a boat in a lake, and there were some pretty big winds and waves coming up. Suddenly, in the middle of the night, they saw someone walking over the water to them. They were p...
This particular lesson is from Mark 6:33-52 where Jesus performs a series of miracles. While these are often familiar stories for adults they may be new for the children in your class. The feeding of the 5,000 and the walking on water show us that Jesus is God. Preschoolers will unders...
What did frighten them, however, was seeing an apparition (who turned out to be Jesus) walking on the water! John doesn't include Matthew's account of Peter trying to walk on water; John's purpose is to bring his readers to believe on Jesus as the Son of God. ...
The reason is that they are thirsty and once you give them water it might take them a little while but they revive again. So as you can see water is also very important for the plant to grow and to stay healthy. Just like us, we need water to stay alive also. Refreshing water is...
Please explain this sentence –“The call it the Jesus bird for its ability to walk on water.” Why Jesus? My comments: They name the bird after Jesus because Jesus could walk on water. This, straight from the Bible (John 6, New King James Version): Now when evening came, His discipl...
And, I need to be willing to step out of my holy huddle like Peter stepping out of the boat to walk to Jesus on the water, if I want to be part of what God’s Spirit is doing. If you know anyone who might be encouraged by today’s post, please share. These chapter-a-day blo...
On to Capernaum (2:12)The narrative of the changing the water into wine concludes with a transitional verse:"After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother and brothers and his disciples. There they stayed for a few days." (2:12)...
Peter often acts as the spokesperson for the disciples, reflecting his leadership role among them. His impulsive nature is evident throughout the Gospels, such as when he attempts to walk on water (Matthew 14:28-31) or when he declares Jesus as the Messiah (Matthew 16:16). This statement...
Like it or not, we’re all on board that sinking ship at the close of 2024, praying desperately with the Psalmist, “Save me, O God! The water has risen up to my neck; I’m sinking into the mire” (Psalm 69:1-2) Perfectly ordinary situation. It happens every day. ...
If you’re truly following Jesus, he will call you to walk on the water sometimes—to trust him so completely that if you take your eyes off him you will sink. (Matthew 14:22-33) Following Jesus will take you into a broken and hurting world, but will get a front row seat to see...