9 Bible Verses about Christ's Authority Over Nature

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Matthew 8:23-27

And going on board a vessel, his disciples followed him. And, behold, there was a great tempest in the sea, so that the vessel was hid by the waves; but he was asleep. And his disciples coming, awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we are perishing!read more.
And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then arising, he issued his mandate to the winds, and to the sea; and there was a great calm. And the men marvelled, saying, What a wondrous man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!

Mark 4:36-41

And sending the multitude away, they took him just as he was in the vessel; and there were also some other little vessels with him. And a great hurricane arose, and the waves broke into the vessel, so that it was now full of water: and he was in the stern, sleeping on a pillow: and they awoke him, and say unto him, Master, is it no concern to thee that we are perishing?read more.
And rising, he with authority charged the wind, and said to the sea, Silence! be still! And the wind subsided, and there was a great calm. And he said to them, Why are ye so timorous? How is it that ye have not confidence? And they were filled with the most reverential awe, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

Luke 8:22-25

And it came to pass on one of the days, that he went himself into a ship, and his disciples, and said unto them, Let us pass over to the farther side of the lake. And they set fail. And while they were on the passage, he went to sleep: and a hurricane of wind rushed down on the lake; and they were filled with water, and imminent danger. Then they came and awoke him, saying, Master, Master, we are perishing. Then arising, he issued his command to the wind, and the billows of water, and they subsided, and there was a calm.read more.
And he said to them, Where is your faith? And they feared and were astonished, saying one to another, Well! what a man is this! that he commands even the winds and the sea, and they obey him.

Matthew 14:22-33

And immediately Jesus compelled his disciples to go on board the vessel, and pass before him to the other side, while he dismissed the people. And when he had sent away the multitude, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when evening came, he was there alone. But the vessel was already in the midst of the sea, tossed with the waves: for the wind was contrary.read more.
Then at the fourth watch of the night came Jesus unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were greatly agitated, saying, It is his apparition. And they cried out with terror. And immediately Jesus spake to them, saying, Be of good courage: it is I; be not terrified. Then Peter answering, said, Lord, if it be thou, command me to come unto thee upon the waters. And he said, Come. And descending from the vessel, Peter walked upon the waters to come to Jesus. But seeing the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink in the deep, he cried out, saying, Lord save me. Then immediately Jesus stretching out his hand, laid hold on him, and said to him, O thou of little faith, wherefore dost thou doubt? And when they came aboard the vessel, the wind ceased. And they who were in the vessel, came and worshipped him, saying, Truly thou art the Son of God.

Mark 6:45-51

And immediately he compelled his disciples to go on board the vessel, and to go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he sent the multitude away. And having bid them farewell, he went into a mountain to pray. And when the evening was come, the vessel was in the midst of the sea, and himself alone on the land.read more.
And he saw them greatly fatigued with rowing, for the wind was contrary to them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh to them, walking upon the sea, and seemed intending to pass by them. But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they thought it was an apparition, and screamed out: for they all saw him, and were greatly agitated: and straitway he spoke to them, and said, Take courage, it is I, be not terrified. And he went up to them into the vessel, and the wind ceased and they were beyond all imagination amazed in themselves, and lost in wonder.

John 6:15-21

Then Jesus, knowing their intention to come and to seize him by force, in order to make him king, retired again into the mountain by himself alone. So when evening was now come, his disciples went down to the sea-side, and embarking on a vessel were coming across the sea to Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.read more.
And the sea was greatly agitated by a tempestuous wind that blew. Having rowed therefore about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they saw Jesus walking on the sea, and coming near the vessel, and they were affrighted. But he saith to them, It is I; be not afraid. Then they desired to take him into the vessel: and instantly the vessel was at the land whither they were going.

Matthew 21:18-22

Now in the morning, when returning into the city, he was hungry: and seeing a fig-tree at the road side, he went up to it, and found nothing on it but leaves only: and saith unto it, Let no fruit spring from thee henceforth for ever: and immediately the fig-tree withered entirely away. And when his disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How suddenly is the fig-tree withered away!read more.
But Jesus addressing them, said, Verily I tell you, if ye have faith, and entertain no doubt, not only shall ye do what is done to the fig-tree, but if ye should even say to this mountain, Be lifted up, and be cast into the sea, it be done. And all things whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Mark 11:12-14

And on the morrow, as they were coming out of Bethany, he was hungry: and seeing a fig-tree at a distance, full of leaves, he went to it, expecting probably that he might find some fruit upon it: and when he came to it, he found none, only leaves: for it was not a [good] season for figs. And Jesus spake and said to it, Let no man eat fruit from thee henceforth for ever. And his disciples heard him.

Mark 11:20-24

And in the morning, as they were passing by, they saw the fig-tree withered from the roots. And Peter reminding him said, Rabbi, behold, the fig-tree which thou cursedst is withered away. And Jesus answering said to them, Have faith in God.read more.
For verily I say to you, That whosoever shall say to this mountain, Be thou lifted up, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall harbour no doubt in his heart, but believe that what he saith shall come to pass; whatsoever he may speak shall be done for him. Therefore I say unto you, That all things whatever ye ask in prayer, believe that ye shall receive them, and they shall be given you.

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