Here are some highlights and context of the time when Jesus calmed the storm:
This miracle demonstrates 2 truths about Jesus:
(This story can also be found in Luke 8:22-25 and Matthew 8:23-27)
Have you ever been on a boat out in water? Where was it? Was it raining or thundering when you were on the boat?
Today, we're going to learn about a time when Jesus and his disciples were on a boat in the Sea of Galilee and a furious storm popped up! How do you think the disciples felt?
If you have access to one, teach from a canoe or row-boat (something you can fit into your classroom).
Read story from a Children's storybook Bible for younger children.
For older children, read the story from an age-appropriate Children's storybook Bible or read directly from the Bible.
Scripture for Kids to Read Aloud: Mark 4:35-41
First, ask the children if they have any questions about the story. What to do if you don't know the answer?
Scripture Mark 4:35-41
Supplies canoe or row-boat, spray bottles with water
Scripture Jesus was in the back, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him up. They said, "Teacher! Don't you care if we drown?" Mark 4:38
Supplies Large play space
Scripture Mark 4:35-41
Supplies Paper, markers or crayons, scissors, posickle sticks
Heads up! This works best with a large group.
Scripture A wild storm came up. Waves crashed over the boat. It was about to sink. Mark 4:37
Heads up! Need to collect juice boxes ahead of time or serve for snack, prior to the activity.
Scripture They left the crowd behind. And they took him along in a boat, just as he was. There were also other boats with him. A wild storm came up. Waves crashed over the boat. It was about to sink. Mark 4:36-37
Supplies empty juice boxes, skewers, card stock, tape, crayons, tub of water, straws
Scripture A wild storm came up. Waves crashed over the boat. It was about to sink. Jesus was in the back, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him up. They said, "Teacher! Don't you care if we drown?" Mark 4:37-38
Supplies water bottles, water, oil, blue food coloring, glitter, tape
Scripture They left the crowd behind. And they took him along in a boat, just as he was. There were also other boats with him. A wild storm came up. Waves crashed over the boat. It was about to sink. Mark 4:36-37
Supplies paper, straws, long tubs of water, water
Scripture A wild storm came up. Waves crashed over the boat. It was about to sink. Mark 4:37
Supplies aluminum pie pan, piece of wool, tack, pencil with eraser, styrofoam plate