⛵ Jesus Calms the Storm

Mark 4:35–41 · Jesus is bigger than my worries.

📖 The story

Jesus and his friends were crossing a lake in a boat when a wild storm hit. Waves crashed into the boat and his friends were terrified, but Jesus was asleep! They woke him up, and Jesus said to the wind and the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" Straight away, everything was calm.

🤩 Fun facts

Jesus was asleep on a cushion at the back of the boat.
It happened on the Sea of Galilee, which is really a big lake.
The wind and the waves obeyed Jesus.
His friends asked each other, "Who is this?"

✨ Memory verse ✨

"When I am afraid, I put my trust in you."

Psalm 56:3 (NIV)

💬 Talk about it

For grown-ups and kids together, after watching

What are some 'storms' or worries in your life?
What did Jesus do about the storm?
What can we do when we feel worried?

🙏 Let's pray: Dear Jesus, when I feel worried, help me trust you. You are bigger than any storm. Amen.

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