Bible Reference: Mark 4:35-41
Introduction
1. The Sailing
A. The command of Jesus
B. The compliance of the disciples
Luke 8:22
22 Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.
Matthew 8:23
23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.
C. The company that followed them
1 Corinthians 11:1
11 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Matthew 5:16
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
2. The Storm
A. The severity of the storm
Ephesians 2:2
2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
Matthew 8:24
24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves…
2 Timothy 3:12
12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
1 Peter 1:7
7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
B. The serenity of the Saviour
Luke 8:23
23 But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.
Psalm 4:8
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.
C. The suspense of the disciples
Psalm 46:1
1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Ephesians 2:5
5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
John 3:18
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
3. The Saviour
A. The Saviour’s rebuke
Psalm 33:6
6 By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
Hebrews 4:12
12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Romans 5:1
1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 4:7
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
John 14:27
27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
B. The Saviour’s reproof
2 Timothy 1:7
7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Proverbs 24:10
10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
Hebrews 3:12
12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
Romans 10:17
17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Ephesians 2:20
20 and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
C. The Disciples' reaction
Matthew 8:27
27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
Luke 8:25
25 And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.
Philippians 3:10
10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
Conclusion
