Lesson kit: Jesus Calms the Storm

Lesson aim

With Jesus in the boat, we don’t need to fear the storms of life.

Key verse

“A strong wind came up. The waves crashed over the boat.” Mark 4:37

Lesson plan

1. 1

   Welcome · 5 minutes

   Greet the children, sing a song they know and say a short prayer.

2. 2

   The story · 10 minutes

   Tell the story with the illustrations on the big screen or by reading it aloud, page by page.

   Open on the big screen →
3. 3

   Talk · 10 minutes

   Ask the questions below and let the children answer in their own words.

4. 4

   Activity · 10 minutes

   Hand out the printed sheet: each child draws their favourite scene and practises the verse.

5. 5

   Closing prayer · 2 minutes

   Close by thanking God for what you learned today. With Jesus in the boat, we don’t need to fear the storms of life.

Discussion questions

1. What was Jesus doing during the storm?
2. What did Jesus say to the wind and the waves?
3. What fear can you give to Jesus?

Summary for the teacher

Jesus and his disciples were crossing the lake by boat when a huge storm came up. Jesus was asleep, and the disciples woke him in a panic. Jesus said to the wind and the waves: "Quiet! Be still!", and everything became calm. The disciples wondered who he was, that even the wind and the sea obey him.