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    Power Over Nature

    Jesus Calms the Storm

    Jesus rebuked the wind and the sea and there was a great calm.

    Jesus Calms the Storm

    A great storm of wind arose on the Sea of Galilee, and the waves beat into the ship. Jesus was asleep on a pillow. The terrified disciples woke Him: 'Master, carest thou not that we perish?' He rebuked the wind and said to the sea, 'Peace, be still.' The wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

    Performed by

    Jesus

    Location

    The Sea of Galilee

    What Happened

    • 1Jesus and the disciples set out across the sea
    • 2A great storm threatened to sink the boat
    • 3Jesus was asleep on a pillow in the stern
    • 4He rebuked the wind and commanded the sea to be still
    • 5The wind ceased and there was a great calm

    Key KJV Scriptures

    "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."
    "And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?"

    Spiritual Significance

    Only the Creator commands the sea. This miracle answers the disciples' question — 'What manner of man is this?' — by quietly revealing the Lord of creation.

    Lesson for Today

    Jesus is not asleep to your storm. One word from Him is enough; trust Him before the calm arrives.

    Key People

    Jesus
    The disciples

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where did Jesus calm the storm?

    On the Sea of Galilee, recorded in Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, and Luke 8:22-25.

    Why did Jesus rebuke the disciples after calming the storm?

    He asked, 'Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?' (Mark 4:40). Their fear in His presence revealed how little they trusted who He was.

    Where in the Bible is the miracle of Jesus Calms the Storm?

    The miracle of Jesus Calms the Storm is recorded in Mark 4:39 (KJV), with additional references in Mark 4:41.

    Who performed the miracle of Jesus Calms the Storm?

    Scripture records that Jesus carried out this miracle at The Sea of Galilee. Ultimately the power belonged to God, who alone does wondrous things (Psalm 72:18).

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