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Message & Sermon Notes
Kingdom Peace: The One Who Calms Storms
Mark 4:35-41
Pastor Jason Carlson
“Some went down to the sea in ships... They mounted up to heaven; they went down to the depths... Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed.” Psalm 107:23-29
Mark 4:35-41
Jesus is the one who:
1. Leads us into the storm (v. 35-36)
Psalm 139:16
Isaiah 46:8-11
Ephesians 1:11
Romans 8:28
James 1:2-4
“Everything is necessary that God sends our way; nothing can be necessary that he withholds.” – John Newton
2. Is present in the storm (v. 37-38)
John 1:14
• Incarnation (from the Latin) = in carne (in flesh)
• “Christ was not a deified man, neither was he a humanized God. He was perfectly God, and at the same time perfectly man.” – Charles Spurgeon
Psalm 3:1-6
Psalm 4:8
Psalm 139:7-12
Hebrews 13:5
Matthew 28:20b
Psalm 23:4
Isaiah 26:3
3. Has power over the storm (v. 39-40)
John 1:1-3
Hebrews 11:3
Genesis 1:3
Isaiah 48:12-13
Psalm 135:6-7
Isaiah 45:7
Isaiah 50:2b-3
Isaiah 51:15
Proverbs 21:1
Daniel 4:35
“Fear” = Deilos (v. 40) vs. Phobos (v. 41)
• Deilos = Cowardly fear
• Phobos = Reverent and humble fear
Isaiah 40:27-31
1 Peter 5:6-11
Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for reflection:
1. How does knowing Jesus make a difference when facing the storms of life?
2. How will today’s passage impact the way you pray for yourself or others when facing trials in life?
Questions for discussion:
1. What comfort can we take from the fact that Jesus led his disciples into the storm?
2. What do we learn about faith from Jesus’ example of sleeping in the midst of the storm?
3. How have you seen God’s power displayed through trials and hardships you’ve faced? What impact has that had on your faith?
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