The concept of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, as outlined in the New Testament, is a profound testament to the intricate and transcendent relationship between humanity and the divine. These gifts are not merely symbolic tokens; they are transformative powers that enable individuals to transcend their ordinary limitations and align themselves with a higher purpose. To truly grasp the magnitude of these gifts, one must delve into their biblical foundations and understand their psychological and spiritual implications. In 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, the Apostle Paul provides a detailed enumeration of these gifts: “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish betwee
After he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them, saying, “Take heart, it is I; have no fear.” |
Matthew 14:22-36 |
Not sure if you have already watched a series called the Chosen but if you haven't yet I do recommend that you do. It is free to view in their The Chosen app. They did a very marvelous portrayal of Jesus and of the chosen people that were with Him during His time on Earth. Before, watching the chosen, I have had a hardened heart, filled with anger and hate and it was difficult for me to cry. After watching the Chosen, I don't know but each episode, God melts my heart and I swell up in tears every time and now I am in my journey to knowing Jesus a whole more.
On the last episode of season 3, they did a scene of this part of the Bible. Here's one of the Youtube videos of that clip c/o johnhiltoniii