Jesus Calms the Storm

Read the Story of Jesus Calming the Storm Mark 4:35-41 35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped.

38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion 38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”

39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet. Be still 39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.

40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid 40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”

41 They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this 41 They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”

Have you ever been in a storm?

Maybe the Sea of Galilee wasn’t such a scary Sea ? What Oceans and Seas have you crossed? Can you name some OCEANS? SEAS?

What country is the Sea of Galilee located in? Turkey Israel Iran B. Israel Click to see answer

The Sea of Galilee – When it’s Calm

The word “Galilee” means? A. Gale like winds B. Circular C. Pretty Click to see answer Circular

How deep is the Sea of Galilee? A. 154 Feet B. 505 feet C. 1070 Feet Click to see answer A. 154 Feet

So now, let’s get some idea about what the Disciples experienced. Let’s take a look at different kinds of storms. See if you think they should or shouldn’t have been so AFRAID.

Sea of Galilee in night storm

Sea of Galilee during day storm

YES or NO: At “Twister” is NOT the same as a “Tornado” NO! They are the same thing.

What kind of storm is this? A. Hurricane B. Tornado C. Tsunami B. Hurricane

What is this a picture of? A. A washing machine B. Multiple hurricanes C. Child’s painting B

Multiple Hurricanes

Which one is a Hurricane and which one is a Tornado Are hundreds of miles wide. Form only over warm ocean water. Last for days and sometimes well over a week. Produce rain and flooding in addition to powerful winds. Are independent, self sustaining storm systems.  Have winds ranging from 74 to about 200 mph Are rarely over a mile wide Usually form over land Usually last minutes, rarely a few hours Cause damage via wind and debris Are dependent on a large storm to develop and keep going  have winds ranging from 65 to about 300mph Often have a condensation funnel.

Hurricane A very large, swirling storm with strong winds and heavy rains.

Tornadoes are also called: Tornado:A swirling column of wind that moves across the ground in a narrow path. A. Cyclone B. Typhoons C. Twisters A. Cyclone B. Typhoon Two answers are correct

Trees shown blowing fiercely during a hurricane wind

New England street during a hurricane and after it left

Wave hitting the side of a ship How hard do you think this wave hits with it’s force? Can you imagine how that would feel?

What type of storm situation is this? A. Tornado B. Waterspout C. Tsunami

Storms overtake this ship

Is this ship bigger than Jesus’ boat? Yes or No?

Up top a ship in a storm

During the Storm was Jesus asleep? Yes or No?

What it may have looked like to the disciples on the Sea of Galilee.

Then perhaps they saw: Storms beginning to form

Sky growing dark

More clouds forming

Lightening Storm

Storm Clouds, rain and waves

What it may have looked like during the disciple’s worst moments

Or this perhaps

What are the characteristics of a storm? A. Unpredictable B. Darkness C. Fearful/Scary D. Uncertainty E. Possibility of dying F. All of the Above F. All of the Above

In those days many fisherman believed in the False “Storm-god” to protect them Man made gods who people thought could calm storms. Here is one example. What can this stone-god do for you in a storm? Click for answer Absolutely NOTHING!

And ONLY JESUS

He, only is the……

Yes In 1986 This boat was pulled out of the Sea of Galilee Did they ever discover any ancient boats like the one Jesus and Disciples were in ? Yes In 1986 This boat was pulled out of the Sea of Galilee

The Sea where Jesus Calmed the Storm.

Boat recovered

Now placed into the museum

Looking at these rather SMALL boats and reviewing the BIG storms Discuss these things: 1. Would it have been scary for the Disciples 2. What did Jesus ask of them in the storm 3. What words of Jesus should have helped them believe 4. What could they have done differently What about you? What can we learn from this story?

Can you trust Jesus to help you? Absolutely!!!!!