Matthew 14:26

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Cuando los discípulos lo vieron caminando sobre el mar, se asustaron. Entonces gritaron con terror: “¡Es un fantasma!”

¿Qué significa esto?

In Matthew 14:26, the disciples see Jesus walking on water and are terrified, thinking he is a ghost. They cry out in fear.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you're playing in a dark room, and suddenly you see something moving that looks like it's floating. You might think it's a scary monster, right? That’s how the disciples felt when they saw Jesus walking on water!

Contexto histórico

Matthew wrote this account in his Gospel around AD 80-90 for Jewish Christians who wanted to understand how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and traditions. Walking on water was an extraordinary event that demonstrated Jesus' divine power.

Aplicación para hoy

Today, we can apply the disciples' experience by recognizing God's presence even when situations seem scary or supernatural. For instance, if a friend says something you find hard to believe about a miracle they experienced, this verse reminds us to consider all possibilities and not dismiss things too quickly.

Temas

• Miracles
• Fear
• Faith
• Jesus' Power
• Discipleship
• Supernatural

Versículos relacionados

• Mark 6:48
• John 6:19
• Genesis 50:20
• Psalm 77:19
• Hebrews 13:5

Preguntas frecuentes

Why were the disciples afraid when they saw Jesus?

The disciples thought that a figure walking on water was impossible and thus concluded it must be a ghost, which would naturally cause fear.

What does this event teach us about faith?

This event teaches us to not dismiss extraordinary occurrences as supernatural or evil without understanding the full context, encouraging a deeper faith in Jesus' divine nature.

How can we apply this story to our lives today?

We can apply it by remembering that sometimes what seems scary and impossible is actually God working in ways beyond our comprehension.

What other miracles of Jesus are recorded in the Gospels?

Other notable miracles include healing the sick, multiplying loaves to feed thousands, and raising people from the dead. Each demonstrates his divine authority and compassion.