Last Sunday we studied the fierce windstorm that came upon Jesus and the disciples as the set out for the other side of the Sea of Galilee.  In an incredible display of power, Jesus calmed the winds and the waves with a word and they obeyed.  This account has powerful Christological implications as the story ends with the question, “Who then is this that even the winds and the waves obey Him?”  Every man and woman has to deal with that question.  He is the Son of God and the Savior of the world.  And there are also very personal implications as we think about the storms of this life.  We ultimately learned that Jesus wants us to trust Him!  Because of His power as the Son of God, because of His promises to get us to the other side and because of His great love most clearly displayed on the cross – we can trust Him!  You can listen to or download the message here.  I hope these questions help you apply God’s word to your life.

1.  What are the specific “storms” that God has either brought you through or has you in right now?

2.  What encouraged you from this message?

3.  Jesus asked, “Why do you fear, do you still have no faith?”  What specific fears tempt you in the middle of storms?

4.  What difference does it make or should it make to know that “Jesus is in the boat with us”?

5.  In this story, the power of Christ (calms to storm), the promise of Christ (get to the other side), and the love of Christ (mercy to provide relief) are on display as reasons for us to place our trust in Christ.  Which of these three do you struggle to believe in the midst of storms?

6.  Why is “the other side” not always the outcome we are looking for?

7.  How did God encourage your faith through His word?  How do you believe the Lord wants to build your faith through His word no matter what the circumstances in your life are?  How do you think the Lord wants to use you to encourage others who in the midst of a storm?

How good it is to know the Jesus is with us, He is powerful to save, He promises to get us to the other side, and He loves us more than we know.  I hope these truths help us all to trust Him more and I pray His Spirit grows our faith more and more!

Grace to you,

Eric