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Explore the story of Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee from Mark 4:35-41 and discover where life's storms come from—our rebellion, external influences, fallen world, and the devil. Learn how having Jesus in your boat doesn't exempt you from storms. Find comfort and guidance in walking in the footsteps of Jesus amid life's unexpected and severe challenges. Reflect on the question, "Who is this Man?" and invite Jesus into your boat for peace in every storm.
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The Way Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus Part 4: Where do These Storms Come From? Mark 4:35-41
Mark 4:35-38 “That day when evening came, he said to the disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. 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!”
Mark 4:39-41 “He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the wave, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him.”
Where do Storms Come From? • Our own rebellion and disobedience
Where do Storms Come From? • Our own rebellion and disobedience • Caused by others in your life
Where do Storms Come From? • Our own rebellion and disobedience • Caused by others in your life • Because we live in a fallen world
Where do Storms Come From? • Our own rebellion and disobedience • Caused by others in your life • Because we live in a fallen world • Caused by the devil
1 Peter 5:8 • “Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil • prowls around like a roaring lion looking for • someone to devour.”
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus • Did you know having Jesus in • the boat with you never exempts your from a storm?
How do These Storms Come to Us? • Quickly and un-expectantly
How do These Storms Come to Us? • Quickly and un-expectantly • Severe
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus • You need Jesus in the boat, • before the storms come.
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus Sometimes the most violent storms bring the most blessing
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus “Who is this Man?”
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus “Who is this Man?” Is Jesus in the boat with you?