Jesus Calms the Storm - Teacher (Standard) (print)

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Objective: Retell the main action in Mark 4:35-41 and explain in simple language that jesus has authority over creation and is present with frightened disciples.

Read: Mark 4:35-41

Opening: Ask: What do you notice first in this passage before we explain what it means?

Say:

Jesus and His disciples crossed the lake in a boat.
A severe storm arose while Jesus was asleep.
Jesus rebuked the wind and sea, and there was a great calm.
Jesus has authority over creation and is present with frightened disciples.

Ask:

What happens or is said in the passage?
What does this show about Jesus, God, people, or the biblical story?
Which statement is directly in the text?
What is one careful response for us?

Do: Complete the Storm Story Sequence Cards activity.

Close: Pray using one truth from the passage and one faithful response.

Materials: Bible; Storm Story Sequence Cards

Standard outline · 35 minutes

4 minConnect. Connect the lesson to the biblical storyline.
4 minContext. Connect the lesson to the biblical storyline.
9 minRead and observe. Read and observe the principal passage. Ask: What does the passage directly say or narrate?
7 minDiscuss. Work from the text and keep observation distinct from interpretation. Ask: How does the big idea arise from the passage? What should we avoid claiming from this passage?
7 minActivity. Complete Storm Story Sequence Cards. Activity: Storm Story Sequence Cards. Printable: K1-L19-P01-storm-sequence.
4 minRespond. Name one faithful response and pray. Ask: What is one faithful response that follows from this lesson?

Activity details

Storm Story Sequence Cards · 8 min

Materials: Storm Story Sequence Cards; Pens or pencils

Work through the resource using the passage.
Mark observations separately from conclusions.
Discuss one careful application.

Low-resource option: Use blank paper and create the same categories by hand.

Closing

Memory verse: Mark 4:35-41

Prayer: Thank God for the truth in this passage and ask for wisdom to respond faithfully.

Take-home line: Jesus has authority over creation and is present with frightened disciples.