I've had a hard time deciding what to build lately, so I resorted to Bible stories. The result was this creation, which depicts Jesus walking on the water. Thanks for viewing!
About this creation
This is my New Testament entry for the Lego Biblical MOCs Contest.
My Old Testament entry can be viewed here.

During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."
"Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water."
"Come," he said. (Matthew 14:25-29a, NIV)

Most of the Disciples were fishermen, so I loaded the boat with the items of their trade. And I only included one other disciple (in addition to Peter), to represent all twelve. Filling such a small boat with twelve figs would have looked too crowded.


Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came towards Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, creid out, "Lord, save me!" (Matthew 14:29b-30, NIV)

Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?" And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." (Matthew 14:31-33, NIV)

A bonus pic of the complete water pattern (and a chance to show off some of my new circular 1x1 trans pieces).
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January 26, 2013 |
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October 13, 2012 |
Awesome waves! |
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June 6, 2012 |
Amazing! Your Jesus is great! The water is awesome, and just about the whole moc is superb! Loving it! Keep up the SPECTACULAR work! |
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May 2, 2012 |
Amazing creation! Especially the corner around the Vig is great! |
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March 16, 2012 |
Jesus=awesome |
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March 11, 2012 |
Amazing! Peter really looks scared! |
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February 24, 2012 |
Very mystic and detailed as usual! I love your art of doing great compositions with a reduced number of bricks! |
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February 24, 2012 |
Very mystic and detailed as usual! I love your art of doing great compositions with a reduced number of bricks! |
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February 20, 2012 |
Quoting George G.
Dear Ian, of course you can use my water technique! I will have to post some sort of "How to" guide because you have to set all of the cheeses in a certain pattern to give the wave effect. And if you can get them from a pick-a-brick wall in a LEGO store like I did, it will be much cheaper! And lovely model BTW, cool water ;)
Alright thanks George! I've studied your build numerable times and I think I've got the gist of your pattern, but separate instructions would be awesome! I'm sure others would appreciate it as well. I honestly think you've developed the best Lego water pattern out there! It really gives a great sense of motion. Trans-studs don't quite do it for me. Oh, and while I'm typing away, great job representing us TFOL in the MO! And thanks for the comment. |
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February 20, 2012 |
Dear Ian, of course you can use my water technique! I will have to post some sort of "How to" guide because you have to set all of the cheeses in a certain pattern to give the wave effect. And if you can get them from a pick-a-brick wall in a LEGO store like I did, it will be much cheaper! And lovely model BTW, cool water ;) |
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February 12, 2012 |
Nice, it looks very good!!
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February 7, 2012 |
Excellent, Ian. Just excellent. As a Christian myself, I really do appreciate all of the Christian MOCs you've made. Keep up the good work! ;) |
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February 5, 2012 |
I like it a lot. But wasnt the boat bigger,but it dosent matter its still very very cool!
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February 5, 2012 |
Quoting Blake Baer
Ian, you and your friends are incredible builders and incredible Christians. You have deserved this long overdue spot on my favorite builders list. Thank you for being an inspiration and an encouragement to me.
Thanks Blake, that means a lot to me. I'm not really sure what else to say. You've been a huge inspiration and encouragement to me too! And I know that my friends and I all admire your stand for the Gospel here on the pages, and of course, your incredible building talent! |
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February 4, 2012 |
Ian, you and your friends are incredible builders and incredible Christians. You have deserved this long overdue spot on my favorite builders list. Thank you for being an inspiration and an encouragement to me. |
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February 3, 2012 |
You did a great job! I love the water effect. |
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February 2, 2012 |
Wow, I was not expecting this to do well--it was a really quick through together. Thanks for the input guys! |
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February 2, 2012 |
Yet another great Biblical MOC from you Ian! Excellent job:) |
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February 2, 2012 |
Great job on this Biblical MOC! I love how people want to put up MOCs about the Bible! This vig is excellent! |
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February 2, 2012 |
There is a song called this. Great Job Man! |
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February 2, 2012 |
This is on the "Popular this week page"! Now that I looked at this again I have decided I like the Norrington face for Jesus. :D Awesome work, as always! |
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February 1, 2012 |
Lovely work! Nice water effect:) |
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February 1, 2012 |
O My GLOB It's Ahston Kutcher walkin' on water!!! :@ |
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February 1, 2012 |
O My GLOB It's Ahston Kutcher walkin' on water!!! :@ |
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February 1, 2012 |
Many thanks! |
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February 1, 2012 |
Nice build, the water is very effective - wavey! |
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February 1, 2012 |
Great scene my friend, the work water is very well done!
I like a lot the idea! |
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January 31, 2012 |
Wonderful! |
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January 31, 2012 |
great job! |
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January 31, 2012 |
Very nice. |
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January 31, 2012 |
Dude that is AMAZING!!! i love the detail on the water! You should join the CLB (Christian Lego Builders) group! |
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August . January 30, 2012 |
Wonderful work Ian. I'll have to through together another Biblical MOC soon, mate. :) |
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Dave ' January 30, 2012 |
Sweet man! |
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January 30, 2012 |
Wow, good job on the water, and good selection of pieces for Jesus. |
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January 30, 2012 |
This is remarkably beautiful. |
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January 30, 2012 |
Nice Jesus. This is so cool looking. Sometimes I wish that I just got sets for pieces because I have no fish, no good faces, no food pieces, no pieces for Jesus! Ugh. This is very cool, and I love those waves. Just outstanding. I've only made one Biblical MOC, but it isn't as outstanding as yours, and you are to be commended. |
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January 30, 2012 |
Quoting E. B.
This is great!!!! Where did you get Jesus' head? The base and water detail is amazing!
I used the (POTC) Commodore Norrington head from the Mill set. Thanks for commenting! |
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January 30, 2012 |
Quoting Nick Pascale
Always have faith in yourself, when you believe in you and acknowledge it you give praise to God who created you! Falter like Peter and don't worry Jesus will put out his hand and guide you! It seems the Holy spirit inspired your work!
Did you think of giving Jesus a 2x2x2 Slope Brick for a tunic bottom?
Thanks Mr. Pascale! I did consider using the 2x2x2 slope piece, but I think it would have detracted from the "walking" aspect. Using normal Lego legs just seemed to capture the concept better. Thanks again! |
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January 30, 2012 |
Thanks very much everyone! |
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January 30, 2012 |
Fabulous job! |
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January 30, 2012 |
great build. |
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January 30, 2012 |
that is really cool |
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January 30, 2012 |
Well done! The water is superb, and I love the way you've stocked the fishing boat! I may have to join this contest myself... |
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January 30, 2012 |
The waves in the Sea are so fascinating! Wonderful MOC! |
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January 30, 2012 |
Nice! The water effect is fantastic, and I like all the gear in the boat. Also, the light blue of the base works well with the water, I assume your mech donated the pieces? Great work! |
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January 30, 2012 |
Great water effect! The base is awesome, and the story well depicted. Good stuff! |
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January 30, 2012 |
Excellent work here. The somewhat white radiant pictures fit the topic well.
And how shouldn't I like a boat of fishermen. |
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January 30, 2012 |
this is a great moc! and a good interpretation of the story! If you are reading this now, just know that God loves you! |
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January 30, 2012 |
Always have faith in yourself, when you believe in you and acknowledge it you give praise to God who created you! Falter like Peter and don't worry Jesus will put out his hand and guide you! It seems the Holy spirit inspired your work!
Did you think of giving Jesus a 2x2x2 Slope Brick for a tunic bottom? |
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January 29, 2012 |
The waves are really well done! The base plate is awesome too. |
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January 29, 2012 |
This is great!!!! Where did you get Jesus' head? The base and water detail is amazing! |
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January 29, 2012 |
Thanks for the comments everyone! |
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January 29, 2012 |
Quoting Blake Baer
Too cool, I love the base.
Thanks Blake! I was wondering if anyone would notice the base. That's my folks favorite part! |
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January 29, 2012 |
Too cool, I love the base. |
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January 29, 2012 |
Wonderful! |
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January 29, 2012 |
Very good interpretation of the story. Love how you did the waves. :) |
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January 29, 2012 |
I really love the fig! |
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January 29, 2012 |
Nice work |
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January 29, 2012 |
Nicely done! |
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January 29, 2012 |
Wow Ian this is really great! I disagree with Christopher and think that the Norrington face is great for Jesus. The baseplate is sweet! |
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January 29, 2012 |
Very cool water technique! I really like how you did Jesus, and the shell in the boat completes the fisherman feel. Nice job! |
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January 29, 2012 |
Awesome Ian! |
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January 29, 2012 |
i like the hand in water |
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January 29, 2012 |
Awesome! I was just about to post a biblical MOC too! I really like the guy in the boat, and and interesting design for Peter. I like how one hand is removed so it is 'submerged' in the water. I see you put that bricklink order for studs to good use. :D The only thing I'm not sure about is the Norrington face for Jesus. And also I second Mark's photographical critique. White backgrounds are nice, but turning up the exposure on certain angles develops this almost 'sun-beam' like glare that makes your eye swim and makes it hard to focus on the MOC. But its not that big of a deal. Doesn't detract too much from the awesomeness of the creation. :) By the way, I love the base! ~ Christopher |
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January 29, 2012 |
Like your others this is very good Ian! I suggest however that you bring some of the brightness down on your pictures some of them are a little hard to see. |
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