John 6:17First Nations VersionDarkness was beginning to creep across the water with no sign of Creator Sets Free (Jesus), so they pushed off from shore. As they continued to paddle, lightning flashed in the distance, and the sound of thunder rolled across the sky. See the chapter |
After this he went with his mother, his brothers, and his followers to Village of Comfort (Capernaum), where he stayed for a few days. It was a custom for all the families of the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel) to journey to Village of Peace (Jerusalem) to participate in an ancient festival called Passover. This festival celebrated the time when the lawgiver, Drawn from the Water (Moses), had set them free from captivity to the powerful nation of Black Land (Egypt). He did this by using the great power Creator gave him to perform many signs and wonders.
A strong wind blew in over the waters. The waves grew large and pounded against them, threatening to overturn the canoe. They were pulling hard on the paddles, trying to make headway, but had only traveled partway across the great lake and were still a long way from land. They looked out through the storm, and their eyes grew wide with fear, for they saw Creator Sets Free (Jesus) coming toward them, walking on the water!