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.
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 March
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?
Activity: Peaceful Water
Materials:
- Two transparent, heat-resistant glasses or jars
- Water to fill each glass or jar half-way
- Food coloring
Guide Your Child To:
- Let you boil the water for one glass.
- Watch you fill one glass with hot water and one glass with cold water.
- Add a drop of food coloring to each jar.
- Describe what she sees. (The hot water swirls faster. The cold water is more still.)
Talk About:
- Which glass of water looks more peaceful? Why?
- Did you ever feel inside like that glass of hot water? What would you call that feeling?
- Did you ever feel like the glass of cold water — still and calm? What would you call that feeling?
- Who gives us peace? Who felt peace in our story?
Cooking: Waves on a Bagel
Ingredients:
- Cream cheese
- Blue food coloring
- Half a bagel for each person
Kitchen Tools:
- Butter knives
- Plastic spoons
Guide Your Child to:
- Help mix the blue food coloring into the cream cheese
- Spread some cream cheese on the bagel and make some peaks in the cream cheese like waves
Talk About:
- Did you ever ride in a boat? What was it like?
- Did you see any waves on the water?
- What happens to waves during a storm?
- Who was in a storm in our story? What did God do?
- How does God take care of you?
Singing: He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands.
He’s got the whole world in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands.
2nd time through: He’s got the
little bitty babies in His hands…
3rd time through: He’s got the mommies and the daddies in His hands…
4th time through: He’s got you and me brother in His hands…
5th time through: He’s got you and me sister in his hands…
6th time through: Repeat original verse
