16 Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and Jesus had not come to them.
Comments:
This week will are going to read about Jesus walking on water, and just like last week, look at not just at the miracle of Him walking on water but instead also notice the response of the disciples. Also spend time reading the corresponding verses in the other Gospels: Matt. 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52. The three books together fit to make a nice complete story with many great learning points.
Today's verses are just the set up verses. These verse are actually two nights away from the feeding of the 5000+; in Matthew and Mark we are told the disciples were forced to go by Jesus to Bethsaida (Mark 6:45) where they thought they were going to meet back up with Jesus. However, He does not come; and this is where John picks up saying evening came. When evening came they got back into the boats and headed for Capernaum.
So here's the one line summery so far: The disciples were forced by Jesus to leave by boat to first go to Bethsaida and then they sailed in the dark to Capernaum when Jesus did not turn up.
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