Étude 1 sur 4 · La réaction des apôtres

  1. Étude 1 : La réaction des apôtres
  2. Étude 2 : Le Messie Jésus calme la tempête
  3. Étude 3 : Marche sur l'eau
  4. Étude 4 : Guérison du sourd-muet

From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week

  • PER172 The reaction of the apostles

    Pericope 172 recounts the reaction of the apostles after Jesus walked on the water and calmed the storm. Set at Gennesaret in April AD 32, the episode is reported by Matthew and Mark. The disciples bow down and proclaim: 'You are truly the Son of God', marking a decisive step in their faith and in the progressive Christological revelation of the Gospels.

    Mark 6.53-56 (King James Version) :
    And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.
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Miracles

  • MIR016 Jesus the Messiah calms the storm

    This article examines how, in Matthew 8:23–27, Mark 4:35–41, and Luke 8:22–25, Jesus calms a storm, demonstrating his divine power. The accounts highlight the disciples’ fearful reaction and the importance of faith, with variations reflecting each evangelist’s unique perspective.

    Luke 8.22-25 (King James Version) :
    Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.
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  • MIR023 Walking on water

    The article analyzes how the Gospels describe Jesus walking on water, highlighting his divinity and the disciples' faith. Matthew includes the episode of Peter also walking on water, while Mark and John describe the disciples' amazement. The event illustrates Jesus' power over nature and the need to believe in him.

    Mark 6.45-52 (King James Version) :
    And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.
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  • MIR026 Healing of the deaf and mute man

    This article examines Jesus' healing of a deaf and mute man in Mark 7.31-37, highlighting his compassion, divine power and universal mission. Through symbolic gestures and the word 'Ephphatha', he heals a man, illustrating openness to divine revelation. The crowd's fervent reaction, though contrary to his request for silence, testifies to the impact of his miracles.

    Mark 7.31-37 (King James Version) :
    And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis.And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him.And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue;And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened.And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain.And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it;And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.
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Further reading
  • ANN047 Origins of the 12 apostles

    The appendix ANN047 studies the origin of the twelve apostles on the basis of the four canonical lists (Matthew, Mark, Luke, Acts). It analyzes the convergences and divergences between…