Mark 6 The Healer

Read Mark 6:53-56

Jesus and the disciples land at Gennesaret on the north west end of the sea of Galilee, far from Bethsaida where they were originally headed (6:45). The storm sent their trip on a new track. Thinking back to the storm why did the disciples at first fear this man on the water?

In contrast after Jesus lands on shore what was the reaction of the people? Which of these sets of individuals will in the end have greater, as well as more informed faith? Jesus again demonstrates his greatness healing and allowing many to be healed by simply deliberately touching his garments. Over time what do these incidents tell the disciples about Jesus? In contrast what does the general public see in Jesus through these incidents?

On an aside note: Jesus garments were not magical and had no special power even in physical contact with Jesus. Why then could someone be healed by touching Jesus garments?

Mark 6 Walking on Water the Miracles

There is one main Miracle that we see in Mark 6:45-52. We know that through the Holy Spirit Jesus, as a man, is capable of doing the miraculous (Mk 1) as he is also God. Time and time again Jesus demonstrates that he is not some ordinary man (as his family and friends from childhood wanted to think 6:1-6). Jesus' message is authenticated and his attributes are defined through his miracles.

We have seen Jesus respond to the crowd of 5,000 with compassion and see the disciples in danger and terror also with compassion. He demonstrates parallel ability and concern with God's dealings with Israel in the desert. Here Jesus again indicates much about who he is through his miracles. Beyond the main miracle, what miracles does Jesus carry out in this passage? What do all of these miracles say about Jesus and communicate about the attributes of God? 

Mark 6: Walking on the Lake in Theme

Mark chapters 4 and 5 present Jesus in light of the miraculous. Jesus has power over creation, evil, and life. These truths are directly connected with the character of God and his power. In Mk 6:31-44 we learn about another miraculous event, the feeding of the 5,000 and then in 6:45-52 we learn about Jesus walking on water. Jesus has been presented as having the power of God; He uses this power to feed the 5,000 and walk on water.

While the miraculous is included in these accounts it is not the focus of the accounts. Jesus is again exhibiting the character of God. Jesus possesses God's greatness. What does the feeding of the 5,000 demonstrate about Jesus? What then does the walking on water account demonstrate about Jesus? How are the two connected?

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