In the passage of Christ walking on the sea, as recorded in Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:45-52, and John 6:16-21, Jesus demonstrates his power over nature by walking on water. The story begins with Jesus sending his disciples ahead of him in a boat while he goes up on a mountain to pray. During the night, the disciples encounter rough waters, and Jesus comes to them by walking on the sea. Peter, one of the disciples, also walks on water briefly before doubting and beginning to sink. Jesus saves him, and they both enter the boat, after which the wind calms down.
The similarities across the three Gospel accounts include Jesus walking on water, Peter's attempt to do the same, and the calming of the wind after Jesus enters the boat. The differences lie in the specific details each author chooses to include. This miraculous event is significant as it shows Jesus' divine power and control over the elements. A daily application for readers is to trust in Jesus when faced with difficult circumstances, knowing that He is able to calm our fears and save us in the midst of life's storms. This story can be found in Matthew, Mark, and John, indicating its importance in the Gospel narrative.
Matthew: 14:22-33
In Matthew 14:22-33, Jesus walks on water to the disciples' boat, Peter tries to walk on water too but starts to sink when he doubts, Jesus saves him and calms the storm. This event is also recorded in Mark 6:45-52 and John 6:16-21 in the other gospels.
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Mark: 6:45-52
In Mark 6:45-52, Jesus walks on water to his disciples who are struggling in a boat with strong winds. They are amazed and do not understand his power, even though they had just witnessed him feed the 5,000. This event is also recorded in Matthew 14:22-33 and John 6:16-21.
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John: 6:16-21
In John 6:16-21, Jesus walks on water to meet the disciples in a boat during a storm, demonstrating his power and control over nature. This particular event is also found in Matthew 14:22-33 and Mark 6:45-52.
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