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Fred scanlan I believe that every thing that occurs in the bible has been predestined before the foundation of the world. If this is true, then let us eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die.

The disciples had already seen Jesus perform miracles but they were still shaken in the storm,in doubt and fear.Were they convinced of who Jesus was after Peter's rescue?Many believers also doubt the God they know as all powerful. Have faith, focus on Jesus,not your problems. Keep your eyes on Him or you will begin to sink.Hes with us and if you really know who he is, you have no reason to fear.

Thanks Joe. I think you are right. Many names are the same in the bible.

There were multiple Herod's. It was Herod The Great who had all the children killed around Bethlehem when Joseph took Jesus to Egypt. The Herod who beheaded John was a later ruler - probably a descendent of Herod The Great.

Luke 9:7 - Luke 9:9 Herod the Tetrarch

Matthew 2:19 View whole chapter See verse in context But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt. This is when Jesus was a little baby. Now who is this Herod that killed John? when Jesus was an adult.

Herodias , indeed should be an example unto all men who fear God! Especially those who have power. Herod was weak, in the subconscious idea that he could tempt God while serving mammon! Anyone who thinks that they can play this game will in the end loose! Herod lost everything even his kingdom because of his lust. Anyone given power has authority only because it is given him by God.

I believe that every thing that occurs in the bible has been predestined before the foundation of the world. Like a true christian,John is a forerunner teaching Gods will living out Gods command. God had mercy on John , in that Herods order happened so quickly, John had no idea what was about to happen!

John baptized, it is sad how he died but he fulfilled his purpose. He is in a beautiful place, filled with peace and glory. Jesus came to baptize us all in his blood through his crucifixion, and fill us with the Holy spirit. As he said be of good cheer, it is I, I am here, come, why doubt him , trust in the Lord.

Verse 20: Jehovah God is never short in his provisions. He always provides an abundance.

BSP; Verses 13,14 (reply); I like how you bring that out. I read this part and can picture all the good people who were stunned and saddened about John being killed, and coming together from all around to find Jesus for help in their trauma. And the Lord feels with them enough, like you said, to put their needs first. He hasn't changed; and He knows what's going on in the world right now with us.

Verses 13,14~ Even though Jesus had just received the horrible news that John the Baptist was beheaded and he wanted to be alone, he felt pity for the crowd and he helped them. He put the needs of others ahead of his own.

Yes Jesus Christ will never leave you, that is. Only Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

For the new year this chapter gives us wonderful lessons in trusting the Lord and not being fearful. We need to keep our eyes focusd on Jesus.

John B, no offense but you are the poor person here. John Baptist is rich in paradise presently for Jesus testified that there are no better man born to woman than him Matt. 11:11. John was doing his job preaching repentance from the greatest to the least for Herod violating the law of God given by Moses Lev.20:21 gross incest. Herod was wrong in several ways psalm 105:14, 15 "He suffered no man..

Poor John, one shouldn't redress kings. Especially over their love affairs. But God will judge the kings of this earth, for they are but men and in God's eyes lower than the mendicant begging for bread for hunger. Jesus was in the Glory of the Father as he prayed alone atop of the mountain. He beckons Peter, "come" and saves him as he falters. Her daughter dances seductively before the Kng

Jesus asked, but whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, that art the Christ,The Son of The living God. and Jesus answered and said unto him, blessed art thou Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood have not revealed it onto thee but My Father which is in heaven. Matthew 16:15-17

Many follow the Lord Jesus for many reasons. Many of those same "followers" have almost as many ideas, who Jesus the Son of man is. But whom do you say that He is? Those same "many" were the ones whom the Lord said, "but to THEM it is not given (to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven)." Why? Why to some, and not to all? Because they do not convert! Their heart is calloused not to perceive.

It raises the question between doubt and faith. But do you have faith in God, whom you haven't seen? You have faith in Jesus, who hasn't been seen for 2017 years! Jesus was sent by God. Listen, his doctrine wasn't his own but the Father who sent him. That is why God granted him Power to overcome sin. To overcome gravity. To overcome fear and doubt. Jesus was always praying to God

We must keep our eyes on Jesus, when we take our eyes off him,we will begin to fall.

Jesus walked in compassion

Jehovah showed love when he created a our earthly home

V.24 the ship may be Christianity that is tossed in the tempest of the sea (people that do not agree with the doctrine of Jesus) Jesus walked in the Grace of God upon the sea in peace and love. The Disciples feared that the spirit of grace was not enough to save them. Peter feared the army of opposition even though he had understanding and compassion. Replace doubt with a strong trust in God.

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This verse reminds me of how little becomes much in the Master's hands.

To Joni G's comment. Matthew Chapter 14: Even in the brightness of day, storm clouds or even just dark clouds can darken a sky. Along with that, the wind on the sea can cause an added difficulty in seeing clearly. It is good to question things but in the end, do not doubt that the Lord our God has given his word freely to man to know Him His Son The Holy Spirit. God Bless you.

My imagination is what Jesus really wanted to teach is disciples. His abilities has no limit. Making them realizes that He is every with them in all circumstances. We just cannot measure His Love towards us.

it got my eyes opened when read Matthew 14:29

L Prince, my concordance of my Bible has the watches of the Jews in 8 equal parts of 3 hours each. My Bible 's concordance doesn 't give a timeline but the fourth watch is somewhere between 3am to sunrise. The Jews 1st four watches began at sunset and then the 4th watch ended at sunrise. The second 4 watches began at sunrise, so it couldn 't have been the 4th watch of the second set because that was 3pm to sunset and the disciples could have clearly seen him and wouldn 't have thought Jesus was a ghost.

Part 2 of 2: Webster Dictionary states Nautical any of the periods of duty five of four hours, and two of two hours into which the day is divided on shipboard, so that the work is shared among alternating shifts of the crew, by the part of the crew on duty during any such period. I hope that the information from Smith and Webster 's dictionary helps with your answer.