Jesus Calms the Tempest - Children Bible Stories

At one time when Jesus had entered a ship to cross the Sea of Galilee with His disciples, a great storm arose and the waves nearly covered the little vessel, so that they were apparently in great danger.

The disciples were frightened, but Jesus was asleep and the storm did not disturb Him. As it grew worse and worse and the disciples became more than ever afraid, they went back to where Jesus lay and wakened Him, crying out, "Master, do you not care that we perish?"

When they said this, Jesus arose and spoke to the winds and the sea, saying, "Peace, be still!" Then at once the wind went down and the sea became calm, and the hearts of the men were filled with wonder and still greater faith and awe, while they said to one another, "What kind of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?" They had not yet learned that Jesus had power over all things whenever He chose to exercise it (Answer to Question 1 – Jesus Calms The Tempest - Children Bible Stories).

At another time when the disciples had crossed the Sea of Galilee, expecting that Jesus would join them upon the other side, a storm came up, suddenly as before, and the waters were quickly piled up in great waves; for the lake was narrow and deep, and the storms usually burst in full fury with little warning, doing much harm before there was a chance to escape. At this time the disciples had hard work to row the boat against the wind, and it was tossed about here and there by the waves in the middle of the sea until, toward morning, Jesus went out toward it, walking upon the water.

When the disciples saw Him coming they thought it was a spirit and were frightened: but He spoke to them, saying, "Be of good cheer; it is I, be not afraid." (Answer to Question 2 – Jesus Calms The Tempest - Children Bible Stories).

Then Peter said: "Lord, if it is you, ask me come unto you on the water." Jesus said, "Come," and Peter stepped out upon the water and walked on the water toward the Master. But then Peter looked at the storm, (Answer to Question 3 – Jesus Calms The Tempest - Children Bible Stories). loosing his faith he began to sink so he cried, "Lord, save me!"

Jesus stretched out His hand and held him up. "O you of little faith, "He said, "Why did you doubt?"

When Jesus came into the boat the storm ceased, and soon they reached the shore. Then the disciples worshiped Him and said, "Of a truth you are the Son of God."

Review and Discussion

Question 1 (Jesus Calms The Tempest - Children Bible Stories)

Why were the disciples when they knew Jesus was in the?

Question 2 (Jesus Calms The Tempest - Children Bible Stories)

What did Jesus say to the disciples when they were afraid?

Question 3 (Jesus Calms The Tempest - Children Bible Stories)

Why did Peter start to sink into the water?