Mark 4:35-41
35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. 38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" 39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. 40 He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?" 41 They were terrified and asked each other, "Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him?" NIV 84
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Personal Reflection:
When have you found yourself asking, “God, don’t you care?” What circumstances led you there, and how did God reveal His care in that season?
Heart Check:
The sermon asks, “Who or what has your allegiance?” How might your use of time, energy, attention, and money reveal who truly rules your heart?
Faith in the Storm:
Jesus didn’t promise to end every storm, but to be present through them. How can we cultivate a deeper trust in His presence during our “megas” moments of life?
Hearing His Voice:
The wind and waves recognized the voice of Jesus immediately. What helps—or hinders—you from recognizing His voice amid life’s noise?
Holy Fear:
The disciples moved from terror to awe. What’s the difference between cowardly fear and holy reverence, and how can we develop more of the latter in our daily walk with Jesus?
