In this passage, Jesus teaches by the Sea of Galilee, then sends his disciples across the sea in a boat while he prays on a mountain. During the night, the disciples' boat is caught in a storm, and Jesus walks on water to reach them. Peter attempts to walk on water but becomes fearful and starts to sink. Jesus rescues him, and the storm ceases when they get in the boat. The disciples worship Jesus, recognizing him as the Son of God. This story illustrates Jesus' trustworthiness and the importance of having faith in him. The passage also includes additional content related to growing one's faith and missionary transportation methods.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Jesus had been teaching crowds of people by the Sea of Galilee.
2. Jesus told his disciples to get into the boat and go to the other side of the sea.
3. Jesus went up on a mountain to pray by himself.
4. The disciples were in a boat far from the shore when a storm arose.
5. Jesus walked on the water toward his disciples.
6. The disciples initially thought Jesus was a ghost.
7. Peter asked to come to Jesus on the water and briefly walked on water before doubting and sinking.
8. Jesus saved Peter when he began to sink.
9. The wind stopped when Jesus and Peter got into the boat.
10. Everyone in the boat worshiped Jesus and acknowledged him as the Son of God.
11. The text emphasizes that Jesus can be trusted through his miracles, teachings, death, and resurrection.
12. The importance of growing one's faith through reading the Bible, prayer, worship, and stretching one's faith is discussed.
13. Missionaries use various modes of transportation worldwide, including boats, metros, trains, cars, buses, trucks, motorbikes, bicycles, and even animals like donkeys and camels.
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