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Read: Luke 8: 22 – 25 (Lectionary Reading: Luke 8:22-35)
Jesus had been busy teaching. The disciples had been with him every day and had seen and heard all the incredible things Jesus had been doing. Jesus decided they should go to the other side of the lake, and as they were sailing, he fell asleep – he must have been very tired! As Jesus slept the weather changed, suddenly there were massive waves, and howling wind. The disciples were scared and woke Jesus up. ‘We are going to drown!’ When Jesus was awake, he told the wind and waves to stop – and they did! Everything was calm again. Jesus looked at his disciples and asked why they had been afraid – where was their faith? Did they not realise Jesus could and would help them through any storm? The disciples were truly amazed and asked each other who this was as even the wind and waves obeyed him – they were able to see how powerful God was.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkYVsBD8P0E (Crossroad Kids)
Why was Jesus so tired? What did he do when he went on the boat? What happened when he slept? Why were the disciples afraid? What did Jesus do when he woke up? How was Jesus able to calm the storm? Why did he ask the disciples where their faith was?
Do: Colouring Page – https://prekinders-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp- content/uploads/2016/11/jesus-calms-storm.pdf (Mini Book)
Craft – https://craftingthewordofgod.com/2016/03/07/jesus-calms-the-storm-rocker/
Crossword – https://sermons4kids.com/jesus_calms_the_storm_crossword
Read this story in Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:31 – 35, Luke 8:22-25.
What differences can you see in the story? What is the same? I wonder why this story is in 3 of the 4 gospels.
Pray: God when I feel scared or worried help me to remember that you can calm any storm. Amen.
Father in heaven watch over our loved ones.
Keep them by your side.
May they be safe and peaceful, in you may they abide.
Give wisdom to the doctors and nurses too we pray,
renew their strength and bless them for the work they do each day. Send healing and restoration and let them feel your love.
May your Holy Spirit give them rest as gentle as a dove. Amen (Taken from Praying Together)
Share – Can you make a boat that floats using things from the recycling bin? (Ask permission first!)