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Jul 27, 2023 · If Jesus was able to rescue the apostles from the storm, He is also able to rescue us from the storms of everyday life: sickness, job loss, marriage problems, and even the sting of death (1 Corinthians 15:55). When Jesus “gave orders to go over to the other side” (Matthew 8:18), He knew the storm was coming.
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The Sea of Galilee is known for sudden raging storms, and many of Jesus’ disciples were seasoned fishermen. So, it would seem the disciples would have been prepared. But things were happening beyond their control, or so they thought. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The dis...
Like the disciples, fear is coming out of many people’s hearts. It’s an emotion common to being human. One might say that the disciples were just being human. All of us during this pandemic are feeling our humanity deeply as fear sweeps across the world like a dark cloud. But Jesus was human too. He often took time away to refresh. During the storm...
When they got into the boat, the instructions were to go to the other side. One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and set out (Luke 8:22). Jesus knew he was on a mission of mercyand that the Father was faithful to get him there, so he went to sleep. It was such a deep sleep that...
A good question for us to ask ourselves as COVID-19 rages is, where is our faith? The disciples spent a lot of time with Jesus and saw him perform many miracles. You would think that they’d have a lot of faith. But in their humanity, it became evident they had more faith that the storm would destroy them than in Jesus saving them. Jesus may have re...
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- The Disciples Followed Jesus – When Jesus got into the boat, the disciples followed Him. We should do the same thing every day. Following Jesus faithfully will not only help you to stop worrying, but it will get you to heaven!
- Even Followers Of Jesus Have Problems – Just because we’re followers of Jesus doesn’t mean that we won’t have storms in our lives. On the other hand, following Jesus will give you peace, even in the midst of those storms.
- Don’t Panic If Jesus Is Silent – Even though Jesus was asleep in the boat, He was very much in control of the situation. If it seems like He has deserted you, don’t worry…He is right beside you!
- Cry Out For Help – While it is true that the disciples panicked when the storm arose, they had enough faith to do something very productive – they asked Jesus to help them.
Nov 5, 2024 · 2. The Storm Is a Lesson. This tense moment was a chance for the disciples to see more of the character of Christ. The word seismos is used three times in the Gospels. First, it is used here to describe this fear-inducing storm where Jesus is teaching his disciples that he is able to defeat their (and our) fears.
Oct 7, 2024 · Even the winds and the waves obey him!'” (Matthew 8:23-27, NIV) 1. Jesus’ Humanity and Divinity. This passage captures both the humanity and divinity of Jesus. On the one hand, we see His humanity in the fact that He is asleep in the boat, exhausted from a long day of teaching and ministry. Like any other person, Jesus needed rest.
Matthew 8:23-10:26. New International Version. Jesus Calms the Storm. 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us!
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Jun 25, 2012 · Read with me in Mark 4, beginning in verse 35. When evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s go over to the other side of the lake.”. They left the crowd behind. And they took Him along in a boat, just as He was. There were also other boats with Him. A wild storm came up. Waves crashed over the boat.
