The Synoptic Gospels and Jesus (Moses, Messiah, disciples, pray)

[Darkness]

Are there any passages in the Synoptic Gospels that clearly show that Jesus is God and not simply the Messiah?

[angellous_evangellous]

Walking on water and resurrecting from the dead

[Darkness]

Originally Posted by angellous_evangellous

Walking on water and resurrecting from the dead

Moses parted the Red Sea and a medium revived Samuel's ghost for a short time. Does that also make them God?

[angellous_evangellous]

Originally Posted by Darkness

Moses parted the Red Sea and a medium revived Samuel's ghost for a short time. Does that also make them God?

Moses and Samuel needed help.

[Darkness]

Originally Posted by angellous_evangellous

Moses and Samuel needed help.

How do we know Jesus did not either? It seems to me like he was channeling the power of God.

[angellous_evangellous]

Originally Posted by Darkness

How do we know Jesus did not either? It seems to me like he was channeling the power of God.

Yes, but you asked for evidence in the Gospels, and walking on water is it.

Matt 14

22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. 25And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 26But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, "It is a ghost!" and they cried out in fear. 27But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid."

28And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." 29He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." 31Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" 32And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."

[Darkness]

This would be the perfect time for Peter to say, "Truly, you are God."

[sojourner]

Perhaps the disciples were having a difficult time with the Trinity, just as you are. Disciples have always had difficulties understanding the Trinity, because it is holy mystery, not historical fact.