Jesus Calms the Storm
How was Jesus able to sleep through the violent storm?
He trusted completely in God's care
What did Jesus say to the paralyzed man first?
"Man, your sins are forgiven you"
In the story of the woman with the blood issue, what does her action of touching Jesus' garment suggest?
She believed Jesus had the power to heal
. How many loaves of bread did the disciples have?
Five
What was the main reason Jesus performed miracles?
To help people believe He is God
After Jesus calmed the storm, how did the disciples react?
They were terrified and in awe
Why were the scribes and Pharisees upset by Jesus' words?
Only God can forgive sins
What does Jesus' response to the woman with the blood issue reveal about his character?
He valued faith and showed compassion
Why did Jesus say he had compassion on the crowd?
They had been with him for three days without food
How did Jesus' appearance and actions differ from what many Jews expected of the Messiah?
He was a carpenter instead of a soldier, He was kind to unpopular people, He didn't try to overthrow the Romans, wasn't a physical King, etc.
What does Jesus's ability to calm the storm with just his words demonstrate?
His power/authority over nature
Why did the men go up on the roof with the paralyzed man?
Because they couldn't get through the crowd
What do these healing stories suggest about the relationship between faith and healing?
Faith can contribute to healing
How did the disciples initially respond to Jesus's concern?
They asked how they could feed so many in a desolate place
Why might some people struggle to believe that Jesus was God even after seeing miracles?
People's expectations can influence their beliefs
Why did Jesus allow the boat to go into the storm?
To teach the disciples to trust Him more
What did Jesus command the paralyzed man to do?
Rise, pick up his bed, and go home
Why might the ruler's (whose daughter died) act of kneeling before Jesus be significant?
It demonstrated humility and respect
What actions did Jesus take before distributing the food?
He gave thanks and broke the bread
How can someone "know about God" but not truly "know God"?
By memorizing facts/reading the Bible without having a relationship with Him
How can our physical struggles affect our relationship with God?
They can push us away or draw us closer
How did the crowd react after seeing what Jesus did?
They were amazed and glorified God
Why do you think Jesus told the crowd that the ruler's daughter was "sleeping" instead of dead?
To demonstrate his power over death
Approximately how many people were fed in this miracle?
5,000
What can help us when we struggle with doubts about Jesus' identity?
Looking at how all of Scripture points to Jesus