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Fanette Goehl
The story of Jesus walking on water is retold in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and John; it is not in the Gospel of Luke. This episode is narrated towards the end of the Ministry of Jesus in Galilee before the key turning points halfway through the gospel narratives where Peter proclaimed Jesus as Christ and saw the Transfiguration.[1][2] In all three gospels it follows the feeding of the five thousand, where Jesus had withdrawn by ship to a desert place "belonging to"[3] Bethsaida after hearing of the death of John the Baptist, but was followed by the crowds who travelled on foot.[1]
Matthew's account adds that Peter asked Jesus, "if it is you", to tell him, or command him, to come to Jesus on the water (waters).[5] After Peter came down out of the ship and walked on the water, he became afraid of the storm and began to sink. He called out to Jesus for help. Jesus caught him, and commenting on his lack of faith led him back to the ship, whereupon the storm stopped. Matthew also notes that the disciples called Jesus the Son of God.[1] The fact that the John account also lacks this detail suggests that this account of "St. Peter's venture"[6] is a redactional addition by Matthew.[7]
14:22 And straightway he constrained the disciples to enter into the boat, and to go before him unto the other side, till he should send the multitudes away. 23 And after he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain apart to pray: and when even was come, he was there alone. 24 But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves; for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night he came unto them, walking upon the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a ghost; and they cried out for fear. 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee upon the waters. 29 And he said, Come. And Peter went down from the boat, and walked upon the waters to come to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me. 31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and took hold of him, and saith unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? 32 And when they were gone up into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And they that were in the boat worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.34 And when they had crossed over, they came to the land, unto Gennesaret.
Richard Cassidy states that this episode sheds special light on the position of Peter who had faith in Jesus and acknowledged Jesus' extraordinary powers, and by considering to walk on water himself, wanted to share in the act of Jesus before the other disciples for he considered himself closest to Jesus.[14] Cook and Evans note that the "Lord Save me" cry of Peter is similar to Matthew 8:25 and Mark 4:38 in the calming the storm episode and again emphasizes the reliance of the disciples on Jesus.[13]
Cook and Evans also echo Pentecost's interpretation that the detail regarding "many stadia away" and "battered by the waves" were intended to emphasize that Jesus could walk on the water far away from the shore, on a rough sea, thus establishing his dominance over nature.[12][13] R. T. France has also pointed out that the details regarding the boat being a long way from the shore, and the portrayal of Peter sinking are intended as a confirmation of the depth of the water.[15]
Catholic scholar John P. Meier believes that the miraculous walk on water is a purely theological narrative, without historical foundation. Oral tradition, according to Meier, is intertwined with references to the Old Testament (Jesus' answer "I am" is in accordance with the vision of Jesus as Yahweh of the Early Church) and post-resurrection perceptions. In particular, the narrative part of the story seems to fall into the apocalyptic genre, meaning by this term a genre characterized by an accentuated symbolism and light-shadow contrasts. Initially Jesus collects the Apostles on a boat and sends them away alone, to go alone to the mountain to pray, but promising to meet them on the other side of the "sea"; the apostles have difficulty in reaching the other shore, but Jesus appears and everything ends well. According to Meier this is a metaphor of the Early Church immediately after Easter: Jesus leaves his disciples with the ascension promising to return, but occasionally visits them during the journey to support them (through the Eucharist). Like all apocalyptic literature, his function is to comfort a community in need.[20]
There are scholars who regard the story as an example of "creative symbolism", or myth,[23] which probably was understood by a part of the audience literally and by others allegorically.[24] Rudolf Bultmann pointed out that the sea-walking theme is familiar in many cultures.[23] Furthermore, the motif of walking on water was associated with kings like Xerxes or Alexander, but also rejected and satirized as humanly impossible and as proverbial for the arrogance of the rulers by Menander, Dio Chrysostom or in 2 Maccabees 5:21.[24]
Most of us know the account where Jesus walked on water. Assuming this is portrayed accurately in scripture, the miracle was mostly that Jesus, who would have been naturally buoyant in the water, was rather seen to be walking on top of it. Walking on lava would be a somewhat different kind of miracle. Different lavas have different properties, but according to Volcanologist Erik Klemetti, lava is always significantly denser than water, with a much higher viscosity. This means, contrary to what is often shown by Hollywood, a human body is unlikely to slide under or be buoyant in lava, but would more likely remain on top of it, like a polystyrene cup on engine oil. This means, travelling on lava might be possible, but the heat is going to be a problem.
Sluggish grey lava might only be pizza-oven hot, 300+C plus. The dull red lava that crawls down the hills of Hawaii is about 480C, but the bright red lava you see in movies is going to be north of 600C. The brighter and more yellow the lava gets, the higher the temperature climbs. If you were trying to walk across a lava lake inside a shield volcano, the lava would be over 1250C. The heat is extreme. Not just the surface heat, but also the heat of the air above the lava. And it is not only superheated air we would need to be concerned about. Lava can also produce deadly gases. For example, if lava comes into contact with saltwater it can produce clouds of hydrochloric acid, which would skin you alive and destroy your lungs.
Jesus did not walk on water comon sense duh if you are stupid
Enough to believe in god with all his alleged powerhe has not made
A single amputees limbs grow back.but he is good at killing
And helping baseball players hit home runs
The miracle of Jesus walking on water is found in Matthew 14:22-34, Mark 6:45-53, and John 6:15-21. The idea of a powerful person possessing the ability to walk on water was not original when the Gospels were written, but in earlier classical texts it is usually presented in terms which acknowledge the sheer impossibility of the act.
However, not all devout Christians are in agreement over how to analyse and interpret the story of Jesus walking on water. Many view the event as symbolic and mythic, rather than as something to be taken literally.
The New Testament story describes Jesus walking on water in the Sea of Galilee, but according to a study led by Florida State University Professor of Oceanography Doron Nof, it's more likely that he walked on an isolated patch of floating ice.
Here Peter is in full belief and trust in God, so much so that he walks on water, just like Jesus. And it shows how far trust, love and belief can get you. He is unaffected by the waves and stormy weather, and in true belief in Jesus.
On the other hand, can you imagine being one of the ones who watched Peter walk on water? Can you imagine watching someone else do the impossible, knowing you could have done it too, should you have only had the courage? If you but skim the book of Acts, you should know that God does incredible, miraculous things when His people have faith and believe. If you but listen to any testimony, you hear God doing incredible, miraculous things still today. Will you choose to believe? Will you choose to ask the impossible of God and throw your legs out of the boat, knowing that the water will hold your weight as you place one foot in front of the other in the pursuit of your Savior? Oh God, how I want to walk on the water with you!
So today, as I think about the future- as you are thinking about whatever God has laid in front of you- I pray that we are filled with the hope and faith and perseverance like Peter, and that we have the courage to swing ourselves over the side of the boat and walk on water. I pray that we have the courage to do the impossible, knowing that Jesus has already made it possible as he went before us. Walk upon the water with Christ straight into your Promised Land and go with all boldness, knowing He has already gone before you and you cannot fail. Amen.
What does it take to have the kind of faith that Peter had to step out of the boat and to walk on the water? When we read this passage, we sometimes see the Peter that did not focus on Christ and began to sink. However, there was the other Peter. The one that had the courage and bravery to actually step out of the boat. As we study Peter, we see a disciple that wavered in his faith at times. He was passionate, but also uncontrollable in his emotions. In this moment of stepping out of the boat, he showed his passion and his boldness in getting to God. He was the only disciple that even thought about stepping out of the boat. However, when he took his eyes off Jesus, he began to sink.
What we saw in Peter on the water was a man with a Kingdom mindset. A man who had a focus on Jesus and not on the world around him. By having this mindset, God enabled Peter to do the impossible. Peter had the strength, courage, and ability to walk on the water in the middle of the storm. When he took his eyes off Jesus, the fear set in.
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