Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
John 6:16-24 (NIV)
Read by: Ashley Crutcher
The Jewish people were waiting and looking for Messiah, the anointed one of the LORD. And the Messiah they pictured was probably a political leader like King David, leading them in battle to take back Jerusalem, and a prophet like Moses who would lead the liberation from Roman occupation.
After Jesus miraculously feeds the thousands with just a few fish and loaves, John tells us that Jesus withdrew to a mountain by himself, to avoid being made king by force. In today’s passage the turbulent waters make clear that Jesus is anything but weak. The LORD held back the sea in the Exodus, and all throughout the Psalms we see raging and still streams…
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1. How did the disciples' understanding of Jesus expand in this passage? What stories from the Old testament come to mind as Jesus seems to have control over water?
2. When the disciples initially see Jesus, walking towards them on the water, in the middle of the storm, they are frightened, and apparently don’t recognize him. Are there storms in your life that make it difficult to recognize Jesus?
3. When the disciples let Jesus into the boat, they immediately reach their shore--their destination. Out of the storm, onto dry land. In what areas of your life do you need to let Jesus into your boat? How can you place your trust in the one who can order chaos?
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