Read or Summarize Mark 4:35-41
35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.
36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.
37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
Discuss
What are the things that are part of your family’s “storm of life?” What makes them scared? What things seem overwhelming? Oftentimes we feel alone in our trials, and we wonder if anyone knows of and cares about our suffering. Just as Jesus cared about those on the boat, He cares about us. If we follow Him and pray to Heavenly Father in His name. We can feel His peace in our lives. Discuss ways that we can bring the peace of the Savior into our lives.
Activity
Have each person repeatedly say something that makes them scared or overwhelms them, all at the same time. Have one person hold up a picture of Jesus and say, “Peace be still.” Then, have everyone be silent. This represents how inviting the Savior into our lives can bring us peace, calmness, and quiet when our lives bring us noise, turmoil, and unrest.
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