The Gospel Project at Home: Jesus Calmed a Storm
Read Scripture
Read all or parts of Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.
Preschool Bible Story Video
Elementary Bible Story Video
Talk About Scripture
A phobia is a persistent and excessive fear. The most common phobias are the fear of heights, the fear of enclosed spaces, and—of course—the fear of snakes! Even if these aren’t things you’re afraid of, there is probably something else that has caused you to be afraid.
When the winds blew and the waves crashed against the disciples’ boat, they were very afraid. The storm seemed so big. The situation appeared to be so dangerous that the men thought they were going to die. In their desperation, they cried out to Jesus for help, and Jesus, with just the sound of His voice, calmed the wind and waves.
When disciples saw His power, they were amazed. They had heard the wisdom in His teaching. They had seen the compassion He had for other people. But in this scene, the disciples saw the full glory and power of Jesus as the Son of God!
Because Jesus is the Son of God, we can cry out to Him for help when we are afraid or overwhelmed. He is strong enough to help us, and He is faithful to help us according to His will for us. He demonstrated His faithfulness and power most clearly when He came to die on the cross and rise again to rescue all who believe in Him.
The disciples saw that Jesus has power over nature. He is the Son of God, the promised Savior. One day, Jesus would show His greatest power—not by calming a storm, but by dying on the cross and rising from the dead to save people from sin. Jesus saves everyone who trusts in Him.
Pray: We praise You, Jesus, because You have power and authority over all of creation. You have control over everything in heaven and on earth because You are the Son of God. When the storms of this world rise, help us trust in Your power to help us. Amen.
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Preschool Scripture Music Video
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Family Prayer
Mornings: Praise God for the glory of His creation. Thank Him for the beautiful and useful things He has made. How does creation reveal God’s glory? How does creation show us His control?
Evenings: Ask God to calm the fears that trouble your heart. Pray for His peace to comfort you and remind you of His presence in times when you’re afraid. How can our fears be an opportunity to trust and depend on God?
Family Activities
For Fun: Use an empty 2-liter bottle and funnel to create a rain gauge. Attach a funnel roughly the size of the width of the bottle to the top of the bottle with duct tape. Invite your kids to decorate the bottle and create evenly spaced marks on the side of the bottle to measure rainfall. As you work on the rain gauge, discuss the miracle Jesus performed of calming the storm and how it displays His power over all of creation. Jesus is the Son of God!
To Serve: Each day, text a friend or family member and ask how your family can pray for them. Choose a different person each day this week. Explain the story your kids learned this week and how it shows Jesus’ faithfulness to help us in our need. Take time to pray for each person as your family shares a meal or rides in the car together.