35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. 38 But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” 39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. 40 But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?” 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!”
Mark 4: 35-41
Q & A：
- Have you ever wondered if God really care about what you are going through especially when you face hardship, tribulation or challenges in your life? Knowing that the Satan is the god of this age after the fall of Adam and Eve and that he will attempt to steal the word while it is still in seed form, discuss how can you differentiate the work of God and the devil? (Mark 4:15-17; Eph 6:12)
- How would you respond if Jesus asked you “What are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?” when you face hardship or challenges? How does faith come to us and what can help you to overcome fear? (Mark 4:38-40; 1 John 4:18; Heb 11:6; Rom 10:17)
- How should you to react during adversity, distress or tribulation, and what is God saying about the difficult situation that you are facing? Base on your understanding on the perfect love of God, discuss how that can help you strengthen your faith during adversity? (Rom 8:35-39)