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A Bible story for families · Mark 4:35–41

Even the Wind
and the Waves

Jesus and His friends are crossing the water. Before they reach the other side, everything changes.

OPEN1 of 6
Another boat following Jesus across the lake
Drag Jesus’ boat toward open water
Move the boat itself—watch who follows.

Leaving the shore

“Let us go over to the other side.”

Evening had come. Jesus had been teaching beside the water. He and His disciples climbed into a boat and left the crowd behind. Other boats traveled with them across the lake.

Mark tells us that other boats went with Jesus too. Watch the smaller boat follow when you move Jesus’ boat.

OPEN2 of 6
Tap the glowing star by the bucket—and discover four stormy details.

The storm begins

The waves broke over the boat.

A powerful windstorm swept across the lake. Waves crashed over the sides. Water began filling the boat. Some of the disciples were fishermen—but this storm frightened them.

What do you think the disciples were feeling?

Tap any feeling you notice.

WONDER3 of 6
Find four ways the storm moves around Jesus.

Where is Jesus?

Jesus was asleep on a cushion.

The storm was loud. The boat was filling with water. Still, Jesus slept in the back of the boat.

Wonder together: What surprises you about Jesus in this scene?

TALK4 of 6
JESUS, WAKE UP!
Tap near the disciple’s hand.

The disciples wake Jesus

They hurried to wake Him.

The disciples were frightened. They wanted Jesus to help.

Wonder together: What do you think the disciples wanted Jesus to do?

OPEN5 of 6
Explore the storm. Then watch everything change.

Jesus speaks

Jesus stood up.

He spoke to the wind and the waves.

WONDER6 of 6

The disciples looked at one another in deep wonder.

“Who is this?”

TALKChoose what fits your family

There is no quiz here

Wonder out loud.

Choose one question—or stay longer if your family wants to.

The wind stopped. The waves became calm. Jesus showed that He is stronger than the storm.
No ordinary person could stop a storm. Jesus did what only God can do!
You can tell Jesus, “I’m scared. Please help me.” You can also stay close to a grown-up you trust.
Yes. The scary thing may not end right away, but Jesus is still with us. We can keep talking to Him and ask a trusted grown-up for help.
REMEMBERMark 4:41
Jesus and five disciples together in the boat after the storm, amazed by the calm water

Say it together

“Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”

Mark 4:41 NIV

Tap the pieces in the right order—or keep going when your family is ready.

Mark 4:41 NIV

Start with the question the disciples asked.

LIVETake it with you

When fear gets loud

Practice these three movements.

  1. 1
    Tell the truth

    “I feel afraid about…”

  2. 2
    Remember

    “Jesus is powerful, and Jesus cares.”

  3. 3
    Ask for help

    Pray together and talk with a trusted grown-up.

Pray together

Jesus, You are powerful, and You care for us. When we are afraid, help us tell You the truth and trust who You are. Amen.

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Storm and stillness

Add color to the story.

Choose a color, then tap a big white space to fill it. Need an idea? Peek at the story colors.

You finished together

You opened God’s Word together today.

Jesus is Lord over the wind and the waves.

WHEN FEAR GETS LOUD We can talk to Jesus and trust Him together.