We extended the
order date for shirts that have “First Presbyterian Church” and “Come and See”
either screen printed or embroidered. The short sleeve and long sleeve T-shirts
come in youth M and L and adults S – 3X. The brochures are at the back of the
sanctuary and in the office. The last day to order will be Tuesday June 26th.
Scripture
Mark 4:35-41 (ESV)
On that day, when
evening had come, he said to them, "Let us go across to the other
side." [36] And leaving the crowd,
they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with
him. [37] And a great windstorm arose,
and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already
filling. [38] But he was in the stern,
asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, "Teacher, do you
not care that we are perishing?"
[39] And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, "Peace!
Be still!" And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. [40] He said to them, "Why are you so
afraid? Have you still no faith?"
[41] And they were filled with great fear and said to one another,
"Who then is this, that even wind and sea obey him?"
Questions for Reflection
1. How do you tend to handle stress—thrive, panic, seek out distractions, procrastinate, etc.?
2. What was Jesus doing during a violent storm? (4:38)
3. How was Jesus coping with the storm that threatened Him and His men? (4:38)
4. What is significant about the disciples’ questioning Jesus by asking, “Don’t you care if we drown?” (4:38)
5. How would you compare Jesus’ behavior during this crisis with that of His disciples? (4:38)
6. What did the disciples learn about Jesus from this event? (4:39-41)
7. When have you ever felt as the disciples did—distressed at events out of control?
8. How can you trust more completely in the power and authority of Jesus?
