Pillow Faith
Mark 4:35-41 NKJV
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,[a] be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. 40 But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How[b] 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!”
- There is a Difference Between Faith and Faith
Mark 9:23-24 NKJV
23 Jesus said to him, “If[a] you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”
24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”
Mark 4:35 NKJV
35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.”
2. Jesus Had "Pillow Faith"
Mark 9:38 NKJV
38 Now John answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow us.”
3. Faith Does Not Overlook the Storm
Faith saw the storm wind and waves
4. When Jesus Speaks Things Happen
Mark 4:39 NKJV
39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace,[a] be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.
Philippians 4:13 NKJV
I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME
Talk It Over Questions
1. What do you think the father in Mark 9:24 meant when he said, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief?
2. How would you describe your faith and response during life's storms? Are you calm and full of faith or do you become panicked?
3. Share a situation where you faced a storm but chose to respond in faith rather than fear?
4. Can you recall a time when God spoke to you and brought peace during a tough time in your life? If so, what is your advice to your group on how to better listen to God's voice rather than magnifying the chaos?
Ask Your Kids
1. Can you think of a time you needed more self-control?
2. Why does it matter what we say and do?
3. How can God help us practice self-control?
