Luke 8:22
One day he got into a boat with his disciples, and he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side of the lake.” So they set out,
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Jesus doesn't just say "Let's go," He says, "Let us go." This subtle shift includes himself with his disciples, framing the journey not as his command, but as a shared endeavor, inviting them into his purpose from the very beginning.
Jesus and his disciples set out across the Sea of Galilee towards a more remote area. This journey happens immediately after Jesus has been teaching large crowds in parables, a time of intense ministry that left him exhausted. He himself initiated this trip, seeking rest, but the disciples would soon face a terrifying storm that tested their faith in him.
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mathētēs · Greek Noun
Students or followers who learn from and imitate a teacher; in the New Testament, specifically those who follow Jesus, embrace His teachings, and commit to His way of life.
This event occurs as Jesus and his disciples are crossing the Sea of Galilee, likely in the evening, seeking a respite from the crowds on the western shore. The journey itself, prompted by Jesus' desire for rest, leads directly into the miraculous calming of the storm.
Early 1st century AD
Jesus begins public ministry in Galilee
Following his baptism and temptation, Jesus starts his teaching and healing ministry around the Sea of Galilee, drawing large crowds.
Early 1st century AD
Jesus teaches crowds from a boat
Jesus often taught large crowds gathered on the shore by speaking from a boat on the Sea of Galilee. This allowed him to be seen and heard by many.
Early 1st century AD
Discipleship vows and Jesus' weariness
At some point, potential disciples approached Jesus with vows, and his exhaustion from constant ministry grew, prompting a desire for rest.
Early 1st century AD— this verse
Jesus and disciples set out across the lake
Jesus and his disciples boarded a fishing boat and began sailing toward the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, seeking a quieter place.
This passage is a parallel account of the same event, highlighting Jesus' authority and the disciples' reaction to the storm.
Mark 4:35Mark's Gospel also recounts this event, emphasizing Jesus' command and the dramatic calming of the storm, providing further detail on the disciples' fear.
John 6:16This verse describes the disciples setting out in a boat across the Sea of Galilee, mirroring the beginning of the event in Luke 8 and setting the stage for Jesus' subsequent miraculous actions.
Isaiah 43:2This prophetic passage speaks of God's presence with His people through difficult times, which is powerfully demonstrated as Jesus is present with the disciples in the boat during the storm.
barnesLuke 8:22: "Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth."
See this passage explained in the Matthew 8:23-34 notes, and Mark 5:1-20 notes.
clarkeLuke 8:22: "Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth."
Let us go over, etc. - See on Matthew 8:24 (note), etc., and Mark 4:36-41 (note).
Jesus doesn't just say "Let's go," He says, "Let us go." This subtle shift includes himself with his disciples, framing the journey not as his command, but as a shared endeavor, inviting them into his purpose from the very beginning.
Jesus and his disciples set out across the Sea of Galilee towards a more remote area. This journey happens immediately after Jesus has been teaching large crowds in parables, a time of intense ministry that left him exhausted. He himself initiated this trip, seeking rest, but the disciples would soon face a terrifying storm that tested their faith in him.
Jesus and his disciples set out across the Sea of Galilee towards a more remote area. This journey happens immediately after Jesus has been teaching large crowds in parables, a time of intense ministry that left him exhausted. He himself initiated this trip, seeking rest, but the disciples would soon face a terrifying storm that tested their faith in him.
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Early 1st century AD
Sudden storm on the Sea of Galilee
A violent storm suddenly swept across the Sea of Galilee, endangering the boat and its occupants, including Jesus who was sleeping.
Early 1st century AD
Jesus calms the storm
The disciples, terrified, woke Jesus, who rebuked the wind and waves, bringing the storm to an immediate and complete halt. His disciples were filled with awe.
"One day he got into a boat with his disciples, and he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side of the lake.” So they set out," — Jesus doesn't just say "Let's go," He says, "Let us go." This subtle shift includes himself with his disciples, framing the journey not as his command, but as a shared endeavor, inviting them into…
