3 Questions Through the Bible

• Mark 4:21 (ESV)
• Mark 4:22 (ESV)
• Mark 4:23 (ESV)
• Mark 4:24 (ESV)
• Mark 4:25 (ESV)
• Mark 4:26 (ESV)
• Mark 4:27 (ESV)
• Mark 4:28 (ESV)
• Mark 4:29 (ESV)
• Mark 4:30 (ESV)
• Mark 4:31 (ESV)
• Mark 4:32 (ESV)
• Mark 4:33 (ESV)
• Mark 4:34 (ESV)
• Mark 4:35 (ESV)
• Mark 4:36 (ESV)
• Mark 4:37 (ESV)
• Mark 4:38 (ESV)
• Mark 4:39 (ESV)
• Mark 4:40 (ESV)
• Mark 4:41 (ESV)

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* Eternal – What does this passage teach me about God?

He is powerful yet calm. God is never in a panic.

* Internal – What does this passage teach me about myself?

Like the disciples, I want to know what Jesus is waiting for. The disciples could not believe that Jesus was sleeping in the back of the boat. They eventually cry out, “don’t you care that we are all going to die!” The disciples were struggling to keep the boat above water and Jesus was sleeping, but as soon as they cried out to Him they were saved. I can identify with the disciples. I often wonder when God is going to get involved and help me out- doesn’t He see how hard I am working!? Finally, when I see that I am sunk without Him, I call for His help. Turns out, that was all I needed to do. The lesson here is to quit struggling and call on Jesus sooner. If you have faith that Jesus can calm the storm, you will spend less of your own energy fighting it without Him.

* External – What does this passage teach me about other people?

They are afraid. In this passage the disciples were frightened by the storm, by Jesus’ surprising calmness, and Jesus’ demonstration of power. They were afraid the storm would kill them, they were distraught that Jesus didn’t care, and they were terrified at the fact that Jesus controlled the weather. In all stages and situations, people can find something to fear. In verse 40, Jesus seems to think that indicates a lack of faith.

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