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. ...
Jesus Walks on the Water 22 Immediately He directed the disciples to get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side [of the Sea of Galilee], while He sent the crowds away. 23 After He had dismissed the crowds, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When it was...
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)...
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 ...
The water was becoming water, and I began to sink. “Jesus, save me!” If there was any lesson that cry moved the heart of Jesus. Perhaps that’s what has shaped my ministry today. The cry of desperation has become an integral part of my walk. At that moment I realized that is ...
Wherefore let the Church trust neither in him that planteth nor in him that watereth, but in God who giveth the increase. (2) We come now to the Holy Spirit’s work in the world. And, just as in speaking of the “Church” it was not any visible organization which we had in mind...
Jesus said: “My people, I am showing you this old West town that did not have electricity, and they used water wells for their source of water. There are many different ways that your enemies could stop your electricity from coming to your house. Your country is so used to using electr...
He did not water down the doctrine and practice of the Church to “reach people”. His goal was not ‘outreach’ to people but preach the Word so that people call upon the Name of the Lord and be saved, and that means: Holy Baptism. Patrick knew that he was a jar of clay” (see...
I have often prided myself on my ability to read Scripture, understand enough of it to apply it in a situation, and find a way to teach it. But this second story, coming so quickly on the heals of the first, reminds me how often I have to learn the same lesson numerous times. I...
28 “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. 29 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it[b] is near, right at the door. 30 Truly I tell you, this generation will cer...