Lecture Notes: Jesus Walking on Water and God's Glory

Introduction

• Speaker begins with a prayer of gratitude.
• The focus is on the story of Jesus walking on water from Mark 6.
• Jesus walking on water compared to the Feeding of the 5000.
  • These stories transcend Christianity and are widely known.

Main Theme

• Title: Who is walking on the water?
  • The speaker suggests we think deeply about this question.
• Jesus reveals His glory in unexpected ways.
  • We often desire God to come into our lives in specific ways.
  • Jesus' ways exceed our understanding and expectations.

Revelation Through Scripture

• Jesus walking on water parallels the parting of the Red Sea.
  • Jesus feeds multitudes demonstrating He is greater than Moses.
• Disciples face constant amazement and challenges following Jesus.
  • Jesus continually reveals His divinity in unimaginable ways.

Jesus' Glory

• The concept of Glory as the manifested presence of God.
  • John 1:14: Jesus' incarnation as the ultimate revelation of Glory.
  • Creation honors Jesus, signifying that even in nature, His divinity is apparent.

Real-World Example: Trust in Relationships

• Personal anecdote on relationship with Jackie.
  • Progression from friends to dating, engagement, marriage, and parenthood.
  • Commitment in relationships reveals deeper aspects of one's