Exploration 3
Jesus Calms the Sea, Mark 4:35-41
In this reading, we will learn about how Jesus calmed a storm when He and his disciples were on a boat. Close your eyes and listen with your ears as you draw a picture of this event in your mind as it is read to you. Pretend that you are there!
As evening came, Jesus said to His disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So, they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind [although other boats followed]. But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water. Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples woke him up, shouting, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?” When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm. Then he asked them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?” The disciples were absolutely terrified. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “Even the wind and waves obey Him!”
Diving In
Why were the disciples afraid?
What makes you afraid?
Is there anything that Jesus doesn't care about? Why?
Answer the question Jesus asked His disciples, "Why are you afraid?"
God is bigger than ANYTHING...and He is with us all the time!
Diving Deeper
Here is your Bible challenge!
Think about the pictures you saw in your minds as you listened to this story from God's Word. Work together as a family to create what you saw with blocks or toy bricks, through a drawing, using clay or playdough, popsicle sticks, create a short video--anything you imagine!
When you are finished, take a picture of your creation [or a link to your video] and send it to Mary Wert, Director of Children's Ministries, at mwert@immanuelbatavia.org and we'll
post the pictures we receive to our Facebook and Instagram pages!
