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In the middle of a chapter on bread, fish, provision, and Jesus’ self-proclamation as the Bread of Life comes an odd turn of events—rough seas and a midnight stroll… on the water. This week we tackle one of the more amazing—and baffling—signs that Jesus does in the Gospels. What is the significance of this watery wonder? Let’s wrestle with the text and find out.