The story of Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee is a profound demonstration of His divine power and authority over nature. As recorded in Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, and Luke 8:22-25, this event reveals the tension between human fear and divine peace. Jesus’ ability to calm the raging storm teaches us valuable lessons about faith, fear, and trust in God’s sovereignty. As we explore this passage, may we be reminded that the same power that calmed the sea is at work in our lives today, bringing peace even in our most challenging circumstances. Scripture(s) in this Episode: Matthew 8: 23-27 (KJV) And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! Mark 4: 35-41 (KJV) And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? Luke 8: 22-25 (KJV) 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. 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. And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. 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. Key Takeaways: Jesus’ Devine Authority The Power of Faith Over Fear Jesus’ Presence Brings Peace Trust in God’s Control Faith Grows Through Adversity V4V: This podcast operates under the Value 4 Value model. We hope that we are providing value through the work we are doing, and that you would then, in turn, provide value back to us. This can come in three forms: time, talent, or treasure. To learn more about the Value 4 Value model and how we apply it to this show, head over to our website and read up on it at https://bible-bytes.com/v4v. Prayer Requests: Head to our website and fill out the contact form to make a prayer request or send it to us in a boostagram in a modern podcast app.