Jesus Calms the Storm
Where was Jesus when the storm started?
Asleep in the boat.
How many sons did the father have in the story?
Two.
What lesson do both stories teach about God’s love?
God is loving and forgiving, and we should trust Him in all situations.
How did the disciples show fear in the storm?
They panicked and thought they were going to drown.
“Quiet! Be still!”
Jesus.
What did the disciples ask Jesus when they woke Him up?
“Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”
What did the younger son ask his father for?
His share of the inheritance.
What does the storm represent in our lives today?
Hard times, fear, or struggles where we need to trust God.
What mistake did the prodigal son make?
He wasted his inheritance on reckless living.
“Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.”
The prodigal son.
What did Jesus say to calm the storm?
“Quiet! Be still!”
What happened to the younger son after he spent all his money?
A famine came, and he had nothing left, so he worked feeding pigs.
What does the father’s reaction to the prodigal son show us about God?
That God is always ready to forgive and welcome us back.
How did Jesus test the disciples' faith in the storm?
He allowed the storm to happen and then asked why they were afraid.
“Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders.”
The older brother.
How did the disciples react after Jesus calmed the storm?
They were amazed and asked, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”
What did the father do when he saw his son returning home?
He ran to him, hugged him, and welcomed him back with a feast.
Why is faith important in both of these stories?
Because trusting God brings peace and helps us overcome fear and mistakes.
How did the older brother react when his younger brother returned?
He was angry and refused to join the celebration.
“Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”
The disciples.
What did Jesus ask the disciples after calming the storm?
“Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
Why was the older brother upset?
He felt it was unfair that his father celebrated the younger son’s return after he had been faithful all along.
How can we apply the message of these stories in our own lives?
By trusting God in difficult times and knowing He always welcomes us back when we turn to Him.
What did Jesus want the disciples and the older brother to understand?
To have faith in Him and to show love and forgiveness.
“For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.”
The father of the prodigal son.