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Study 15 - Redemption: Jesus calmed the storm
You can use this study individually, or in a small group. We have found it works well with between four to eight people as everyone approaches the stories differently and hearing other people's impressions really helps!
Step 1: Read the story
Read or listen to the following passage
Mark 4:35–41
Jesus Calms a Storm
35 On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” 36 And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. 38 But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” 39 And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 40 He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?” 41 And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”
Step 2: Retell the Story
Take a few moments to retell the story in your own words. You may want to speak it out loud, or write it down. If you find you are struggling to remember it, read or listen to it again.
Step 3: Discover the Story
When you feel that you are familiar with the story, take some time to think over or discuss the following questions
- What does this story tell you about God?
- What does this story tell you about people?
- If this is really God's word, what changes would you have to make in your life?
- Who are you going to tell?
Scripture taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Text provided by the Crossway Bibles Web Service.
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