JESUS CALMS THE STORMS
Keywords 8:25
"Where is your faith?"
he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, "Who
is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him."
1. Where is your
faith? (22-25a)
Jesus advised his
disciples to sail to the other side. While they sailed, he took
a deep nap.
Meanwhile, a squall came down and nearly capsized their boat. The
disciples were so
scared and woke Jesus. In their fear, they came to Christ for
help. He made all
things calm. However, Jesus rebuked their lack of faith. They
were full of fear
even though Jesus was there with them. They needed to learn
deep-rooted faith in
God and his direction when times are in upheaval and even
dangerous.
2. Who is this? (25b)
They were amazed at
Jesus’ power and control over nature. Jesus is the Creator
God who made us and
loves us. He controls nature, history, and our lives in his
almighty and loving
hands and so we have peace.
Prayer Lord I fall into fear
and anxiety when I experience a lack of control, lack of
knowledge and/or
experience, or utter helplessness. Help me trust in you,
my Creator, with your
guidance and power, and make me calm.
One Word Who is Jesus that calms
the storm?
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