Scott Palmer - Storm Theology

Storm Theology

Mark: Getting to Know Jesus-Part 15

Mark 4:35-41

 

1.   Storms are a __________________________. (35-36)

“Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:2-4 (CSB)

 

• Storms can come _____________________(37)

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in Me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NLT)

 

2.   Storms ______________________.

 

• We learn about ____________________. (38-39)

“…Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?” When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm.” Mark 4:38b-39 (NLT)

 

• We learn about ____________________. (40)

“Who is like you, Lord God Almighty? You, Lord, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you. You rule over the surging sea; when its waves mount up, you still them.” Psalm 89:8-9 (NIV)

 

3.   Storms have ____________________.

“But we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” Romans 5:3-5 (ESV)

 

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 (ESV)