Bible Background

From now until the end of May, we will be examining the miracles of Jesus as recounted throughout the gospels.

With God’s power, Jesus preformed many miracles. Jesus performed these miracles to help people know God’s love for them. In this story, Jesus walks out on the sea to where the disciples are in a boat. When Jesus climbs into the boat, the strong winds and rough seas calm down.

Similar accounts of this story can be found in Matthew 14:22-33 and in John 6:15-21.

Jesus Walks on the Water
Mark 6:45-51

That evening, Jesus sent the disciples ahead of him in the boat. They rowed out into the middle of the sea. Then Jesus dismissed the crowd and went up on the mountain to pray.

On the sea, the winds came up and the water became rough. The disciples struggled with the oars. From land, Jesus saw the disciples far off in the distance. So, he walked out onto the water toward them. He reached the boat early in the morning.

When they saw him coming near the boat, the disciples called out to Jesus. They were afraid. They thought Jesus was a ghost.

Jesus said to the disciples, “Do not be afraid. It is I.” Then he climbed into the boat and the wind and water calmed down.