Jesus Calms a Storm

This lesson was always one of my favorites as a child. What amazing faith and power Jesus has! Jesus’ power of calming the storm, commanding leprosy, fever, and demons are a true testimony of being the Son of God. If the disciples knew how to boat on the sea with stormy weather, why did they panic when a storm rolled through? They allowed their fear to come before their faith. Jesus was even in the boat with them and yet they panicked. Jesus however calmed the storm and rebuked them from fear to faith. How would we have responded if we were in the boat with Jesus and a storm came? Would we have panicked like the disciples or trusted in God to protect us?

Bible Text: Matthew 8:23-27

Key Verse: And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, you of little faith?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a dead calm. Matthew 8:26

Faith Trait: Boldness

Talk Points:
*What is a “storm” for you as 5th and 6th graders?
* Think of storms or “stormy” situations. Have you felt God’s help and presence during those times? How?
*Have you ever considered that Jesus really is with you when you’re scared? What is it like to know that?
*Imagine you witnessed the calming of the storm. How might you have reacted?
*Can Jesus help you when you encounter a scary situation? Why or why not?

Reminders:
*Feb. 21- BUGs Event- Snow tubing at Afton from 2:30-4:30pm. Sign up at the kiosk! Cost is $13.00.
*No Club 56 on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Please encourage your child to attend the Ash Wednesday services.
*We will continue to meet for Club 56 during Lent (Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24)

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