The miracle of Jesus walking on the water, recorded in three of the Gospels (Matthew 14:22-36; Mark 6:45-56; John 6:16-21), came on the heels of His miraculous feeding of the 5,000 with only five loaves of bread and two fish (Matthew 14:17). But it was the miracle of Jesus walking on the water that, more than any other, convinced Jesus' disciples that He was indeed the Son of God. In this article, I want to explore the powerful symbolism behind the well-known story of Jesus walking on water.
We'll take a closer look at the spiritual lessons and deeper meanings that can be found in this event. By analyzing the significance of the water element and reflecting on Peter's interaction with Jesus, we can gain a better understanding of the profound implications of this. By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) Three of the four Evangelists - Matthew, Mark, and John - describe the miracle of Jesus walking on water, and it's one of the most famous miracles recounted in the New Testament.
The 'walking on water' miracle tells of how Jesus walks across the Sea of Galilee during a storm, to aid his disciple, Peter. The account of Jesus walking on the water is recorded three times in the scriptures. It's significant to note that Matthew, Mark, and John, three of Jesus' disciples, are who recount the story.
Luke was not a disciple of Jesus during his earthly ministry and his gospel doesn't mention Jesus walking on water. I can't tell you Jesus' exact intent or purpose for walking on water, but the three New Testament accounts point to the confirmation of His deity and the deepening of our faith. The significance of Jesus walking on water lies in his demonstration of divine power and authority over the natural elements.
It reveals his identity as the Son of God and underlines his ability to transcend the laws of nature. The disciples' lack of understanding is evident in their initial fear reaction, mistaking Jesus for a ghost. They struggled to comprehend the magnitude of Jesus.
"Jesus Walks on Water" John 6:16-21 Commentary John 6:16-21: This is the Apostle John's account of, Jesus Walks on Water. The Holy Spirit presented bits and pieces of information of this event from each of the four gospels. By walking on water, Jesus was revealing himself as the Son of God, equal to the Father in power and authority.
Furthermore, the disciples' reaction to seeing Jesus walking on water as a ghost shows that they recognized his divine nature. They were terrified because they knew that only God could perform such a miraculous feat. Jesus walking on water Walking on Water, by Ivan Aivazovsky (1888) Jesus walking on the water, or on the sea, is recorded as one of the miracles of Jesus recounted in the New Testament.
There are accounts of this event in three Gospels - Matthew, Mark, and John.