Matthew 8:23-27
Jesus got into a boat, and his followers went with him. A very bad storm arose on the lake. The waves covered the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The followers went to Jesus and woke him. They said, “Lord, save us! We will drown!”
Jesus answered, “Why are you afraid? You don’t have enough faith.” Then Jesus got up and gave a command to the wind and the sea. The wind stopped, and the sea became very calm.
The men were amazed. They said, “What kind of man is this? Even the wind and the sea obey him!”
Discussion Questions
- What was Jesus doing during the storm? He was sleeping.
- What did the followers think was going to happen? That they were going to drown.
- What did Jesus say to his followers? “Why are you afraid? You don't have enough faith.”
- How did Jesus calm the storm? He gave a command
Prayer
Dear God,
Thank you for the story of Jesus Calming the Storm. Thank you for teaching us that we can always trust in you.
Amen.
Bible Verse for January
“A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17
Activity
Science: Storm in a Bottle
Materials:
· Transparent 2-liter soft drink bottle with a lid
· Water
· Salt
· Dishwashing liquid
· Measuring spoons
Guide Your Child To:
· Help fill the bottle about 2/3 full with water
· Add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
· Add 2 drops of dishwashing liquid
· Close the bottle tightly
· Shake the bottle in a circular motion, from side to side.
· Watch the swirling water tornado form in the center.
Talk About:
· How do you feel about storms? Where do you like to be in a storm?
· How did the people in the story feel about the storm? What happened?
