Side 1
One evening, Jesus said, "Let's go to the other side." His disciples took him in the boat.
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Jesus Calms the Storm
Encountering Jesus follows people whose ordinary days changed when Jesus came near: fishermen, outsiders, mourners, friends, and seekers learning what welcome, healing, and discipleship look like.
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Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 / Matthew 8:23-27 / Luke 8:22-25
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Jesus Calms the Storm
Each section is paired with the matching face from the story sheet. Read the six sections as one short story.
Side 2
A great windstorm arose. Waves crashed into the boat, filling it with water.
Side 3
Jesus was asleep on a cushion in the back.
Side 4
They woke him: "Teacher, don't you care that we're dying?"
Side 5
Jesus got up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" The wind stopped, and everything was calm.
Side 6
"Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?" he asked. The disciples were greatly afraid. "Who is this? Even the wind and sea obey him!"
Scripture anchor: Mark 4:35-41
Key verse / Mark 4:41
They were greatly afraid, and said to one another, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?"