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Jesus Calms the Storm
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Jesus Calms the Storm

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Story summary

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.

Where it is in the Bible: Mark 4:35-41

Lesson for kids

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

Questions to talk about as a family

After reading, use these questions to help your child remember and apply the story.

  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?

The full story: Jesus Calms the Storm

Part 1

Jesus and his disciples got into a boat to cross the lake. Jesus was so tired that he went to the back of the boat and fell asleep on a cushion.

Suddenly, a huge storm came out of nowhere! Strong winds, giant waves... the boat was about to sink!

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

Part 2

The disciples were desperate and woke Jesus up:

"Teacher, don't you care if we drown?"

Jesus calmly stood up. He looked at the wind and the waves and said the most powerful words anyone had ever heard:

Jesus to the storm: Quiet! Be still!" — and the wind stopped, and it became completely calm.

Part 3

The sea became completely calm. The disciples looked at each other, full of wonder:

"Who is this? Even the wind and the sea obey him!"

Jesus asked: "Why were you so afraid? Don't you have any faith yet?"

This story teaches us that when Jesus is with us, we don't need to be afraid of any storm!

Why are you so afraid? Don't you have any faith yet? — Mark 4:40

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