{"id":2477,"date":"2023-11-14T17:55:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T17:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.romans15four.com\/?p=2477"},"modified":"2024-07-09T19:24:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T19:24:18","slug":"bsf-john-lesson-9-nov-15-discussion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.romans15four.com\/?p=2477","title":{"rendered":"BSF John – Lesson 9 Nov 15 Discussion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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After nightfall the changing temperature of air currents around and above the Sea of Galilee could create sudden storms. Upon seeing a figure walking toward them on the water, defying the laws of physics, the disciples understandably found themselves racked with fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesus understood the emotional state of His friends. Like a Good Shepherd calling to His sheep, He spoke gentle and comforting words. Jesus said, \u201cIt is I; don\u2019t be afraid.\u201d At once, the disciples welcomed their Lord, their Comforter, into their boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesus had not forgotten His disciples but remained keenly aware of their struggle. At precisely the right time, Jesus came to the disciples. His calming presence, words, and almighty power relieved their fears. Then and now, Jesus\u2019s disciples never escape His notice. Jesus remains steadfast in His intimate and loving concern for His own. He exercises His sovereignty because of His love for His people and on behalf of His people. This miracle reminds us of Jesus’s sovereign control over everything that troubles us. When the waves of life threaten us, Jesus remains with us and works for us. Jesus has the power to meet any human need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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