Marks Gospel- Calming of the Storm 5.0 / 5 based on 4 ratings ? Religious StudiesMark's GospelGCSEAQA Created by: eg251099Created on: 10-12-15 14:02 Calming of the Storm- The Story When evening came Jesus said to his disciples " let us go over to the other side" , leaving the crowds behind A furious storm broke out and waves broke over the boat. Jesus was sleeping on a cushion in the stern The Disciples woke him and said "Teacher don't you care if we drown?" Jesus got up and rebuked the waves "Quiet! Be still!" The wind died down and all was calm again Jesus said to the disciples "why are you so afraid?, Do you still have no faith?" The disciples were terrified and asked each other "who is this?, Even the wind and the waves obey him!" 1 of 3 How does the calming of the storm help Christians Gives Christians undergoing persecution encouragement Tells them to persevere in the face of the "Storms" they may come across Tells them to remain faithful Shows Jesus as a savior - can save us from "storms" and difficulties Shows the presence of God in their lives Gives them hope 2 of 3 Meaning of the Calming of the Storm This is one of the 5 nature miracles in Mark's Gospel Demonstrates the power Jesus has over nature Mark tells this story as if the sea is possesed by evil spirits which Jesus casts out 3 of 3
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