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One cultural aspect that is important for us to understand when reading our New Testament is the symbolism of the "Sea" that existed in the minds of the Israelites and other ancient Near East people groups.
The "sea" and the storms associated with it represent the abyss, the enemy of God, and the primordial chaos. Once we understand that symbolism, we can see a deeper meaning in the actions of Jesus. The question we ask in this lesson is, "Who has authority over the sea?" The depiction of Jesus having authority over the sea communicates to us that the Father's authority has been passed down to the Son.
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Resource for your library:
Ryken, Wilhoit, Longman - Dictionary of Biblical Imagery
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