Scripture Passage: Mark 4:35-41

When caught in a storm, the disciples turned to Jesus and asked two questions. They asked “Lord, don’t you care?” After Jesus had calmed the storm the asked, “Who is this?” The questions we ask in the midst of a storm are important.

When we’re mad at God, we need to understand what Jesus revealed about God in the storm. Jesus revealed that:

1. Our God is a Powerful God

We must always keep in mind that our God is a powerful God — more powerful than any storm. The fact that He is powerful not only means that He is able to meet your need, but that He has the right to meet your need as He chooses.

Discuss: In what storms have you seen God’s power on display?



2. Our God is a Faithful God
If we lose sight of God’s power then we are also in danger of losing sight of His faithfulness. Before the disciples ever stepped into the boat, Jesus had said, “Let’s cross over to the other side.” That should have been enough. If Jesus said it, they should have believed it.

Discuss: When have you struggled to believe that God is faithful?

3. Our God is a Saving God

Remember that while God may not always choose to calm the storm He is more than capable of calming your heart in the midst of the storm. He knows that there are lessons we can only learn in the storm. God shapes us through storms.

Discuss: How has God used a storm to shape you?