From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week 2 studies
Miracles 1 study
From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week
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PER171
The Messiah Jesus and Peter walk on the water
Pericope 171 analyzes the miracle of Jesus walking on the waters of Lake Gennesaret (April AD 32), including the episode of Peter. A rigorous comparison of the accounts in Matthew 14.22-32, Mark 6.45-52 and John 6.16-21 brings out points of agreement and difference, revealing the divine power of the Messiah and the tension between faith and doubt among the disciples.
Psalms 77.19 (King James Version) :Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER173
Numerous Healings at Gennesaret
Pericope 173 recounts the numerous healings Jesus performed at Gennesaret (Galilee) in April AD 32, according to Matthew 14.34-36 and Mark 6.53-56. On his arrival, Jesus is immediately recognized, and crowds of sick people hurry to touch the fringe of his cloak, thereby obtaining their healing. The synoptic analysis reveals major convergences between the two evangelists and complementary nuances. This episode illustrates popular faith, the divine power of Jesus, and foreshadows the growing tensions with the religious authorities.
Mark 6.53 (King James Version) :And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Miracles
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MIR003
First miraculous catch of fish
The passage in Luke 5.1-11 shows Jesus' authority and the calling of Simon Peter. After a miraculous catch of fish, Jesus invites Peter to become a fisher of men, illustrating the mission of proclaiming the Gospel.
Luke 5.1-11 (King James Version) :And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org