Pastor Jeff Smith. Mark 4:35
Mark 4:35 [ Sermons | M. Henry ]
And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. |
Mark 4:36 [ Sermons | M. Henry ]
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. |
Mark 4:37 [ Sermons | M. Henry ]
And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. |
Mark 4:38
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? |
Mark 4:39
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. |
Mark 4:40
And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? |
Mark 4:41
And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? |
A great purpose
Departure and destination, he needed to give the gospel to people on the other side.
The Gospel is the Great purpose!
Salvation and repentance
He had to cross to give the Gospel to the other people.
2, an essential companion
They took Jesus ‘as he was”
exhausted,
Still they took him! Bone weary and fatigued. Jesus is in heaven, but no longer subject to the weariness and yet he is a continual essential companion!
A Great Storm
Possibly an earthquake had hit them. The wind was common because of the mountains and terrain.
Possibly a hurricane and a megastorm! Waves and violent torrents hit the boat, wooden with 13 men in it. They were soaked
A Great Contrast
A deep sleep was upon the Lord. Such a deep sleep is not unusual when he had spent himself for so long. The Savior was truly man and touched with our infirmities. God and yet physically vulnerable.
A gripping fear was on the disciples in the boat. Terse reproving words revealed the fear in their hearts and souls. Experienced fishermen were on the boat and they were familiar with ordinary storms, but they also were terrified by the storm. They must have yelled to awaken the Lord! The contrast between Jesus deep sleep and the fear of the disciples. They should have been afraid. It would have been unnatural not to be afraid. What was wrong about it was that they were controlled by their fears and they forgot their learning about Jesus and his constant care. They forgot his powerful provision and they forgot about his presence. They forgot their commission. Unbelief had temporarily gripped their hearts and minds. {The reflex of faith}
Evil unbelief can grip and take hold.
A Great Calm
Omnipotent words= peace, be still
He calmly asserted his authority over the elements by speaking to it and the calm became as smooth as glass. He revealed that his authority was over the elements. The same Lord is almighty over creation and he can deliver from trials and troubles. All your sins are also subject to him. He can deliver because he is almighty! Jesus tames the stormy passions and temper of person. Jesus can speak peace to the troubled soul. No man ever need despair if he would humble himself and come to Jesus Christ. Have despaired? Mounting problems? Despair of the strength of remaining sin, hopeless. Remember this history on the sea of Galilea. He has authority over the waves and he has authority over the waves on my soul. Cry out to the live Lord and he will hear and answer.
Searching words came from the Lord
Mark 4:40
Mark 4:40 |
And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? |
Examine yourself is the purpose of the searching words were his reasoning for using searching words…
Repent and be transformed. The fear was legitimate. Their fear also had unbelief mixed with the legitimate fear. The disciples acted as though Jesus wasn’t caring for them and wasn’t powerful and wasn’t in authority. Jesus probed have you no faith? 11 of the 12 had saving faith, but there was one unbeliever among them. Their faith had faltered their senses focused on the wrong things. They needed Jesus help, but they spoke with unbelief. Their trust had been misplaced from His unchanging love! Focus on the unchanging love of Jesus for YOU! It doesn’t change. Where was their faith? Where was their thinking.
Verse 41
Inquiring words. Who is this? That even the sea and the wind obey him? He was merciful to remember them. Mark 4:40
And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? |
They knew they were learning more but they had to come to a fresh understanding. We must also come to a fresh understanding regularly as well. He is the savior of Sinners! He is Mighty He is the Savior! He is worthy to be trusted in all of the storms!
Additional lessons
1. Christians are not exempt from the trials of this life and their fears!
2.Through such trials that valuable lessons are learned that cannot be learned in any other way.
3.The Lord Jesus is the gracious, omnipotent, faithful, loving Savior of sinners.
