(a) Describe the miracle of "walking on the sea", according to Mark. (b) In what...
(a) Describe the miracle of "walking on the sea", according to Mark.
(b) In what two ways is this miracle significant?
Explanation
(a). Jesus directed his disciples to get into the boat and go before him to the other side, after feeding the five thousand. This was done to dismiss the crowd, Jesus later went to the mountain to pray. In the evening, the boat was already out on the sea while Jesus was alone on the land, Jesus got to know that the wind was blowing against the boat at the fourth watch, Jesus walked on the sea when there was no boat to convey him.When the disciples noticed Jesus as he was approaching them they were afraid because they thought he was a ghost. They therefore cried out. Jesus assured them - to take heart and not to exercise any fear since the person on the sea is him. Soon, Jesus entered the boat while the wind ceased instantly.
(b) From the story, it is clear that Jesus had openly manifested himself to his disciples as the son of God (Messiah), by walking on the sea, He demonstrated that he has power over nature. Jesus disciples exhibited lack of faith when they became surprise at seeing Jesus walking on the sea.