Jesus the King · Lesson 7
Jesus Calms the Storm
Mark 4:35-41; Psalm 107:23-31 New Testament PrinciplePeace
When a terrible storm hit the disciples' boat, Jesus woke up and said, "Peace, be still!" and the wind and waves obeyed Him.
We can have peace in scary times, because Jesus is with us and even the wind and waves obey Him.
- CreationGod made it
- FallWe broke it
- RedemptionJesus fixes it (this lesson)
- RestorationJesus makes it new
Memory verse
“Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. 'Silence!' He commanded. 'Be still!' And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm.”
Mark 4:39 BSB
The Big Story · Redemption
Jesus showed His disciples that He rules over creation itself, because He is the God who made it. The same Jesus is with His people in every storm.
Teacher Guide
This version includes:
- Background and context for the passage
- Hidden in Plain Sight: the detail most people miss
- The Christ Connection: how this story points to Jesus
- A 45-minute class plan and prep checklist
- Object lesson: Who's in your boat?
- Ellie’s Lab (science experiment): Storm in a bottle
- A skit to act out the story
- Review game: Be still!
- Pronunciation help, tips for every age, song ideas and a note for parents
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Preschool (ages 3–5)
Jesus is stronger than storms.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 4-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 3 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Storm and calm, Color the calm sea
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at home, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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Free preview · Kindergarten – 2nd grade
Jesus calmed a terrible storm with just His words, so I can have peace because Jesus is with me.
Memory verse
“'Silence!' He commanded. 'Be still!' And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm.”
Adapted from Mark 4:39
Start here
Ask, "What's the scariest storm you've ever been in?" Let a few kids share. Say, "Today Jesus' friends are in a boat in the middle of a huge storm. Let's see what Jesus does!"
Bible story 6 min
One evening, Jesus said to His friends, "Let's go across the lake." So they got into a boat. Jesus was tired. He lay down on a pillow in the back and fell asleep.
Then a big storm came! The wind blew hard. Huge waves crashed into the boat. The boat began to fill with water. His friends were very scared. Some of them were fishermen, and even they were scared!
They woke Jesus up. "Teacher! Don't You care? We're going to sink!"
The rest of the story, discussion questions, songs, Live It and prayer are for members.
Try an activity
Storm on the lake 8 min
You’ll need: A blue sheet or blanket, A small cushion
- Kids shake the sheet like a storm while one child "sleeps" on the cushion as Jesus.
- The others call, "Wake up!" "Jesus" stands and says, "Be still!" and the sheet goes calm.
- Take turns being Jesus.
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3rd – 4th grade
Jesus calmed a furious storm with a word, showing He is God, and because He is with us we can have peace even in scary times.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 8-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Fear to awe, Calm-and-storm plate
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at school, at home, online and on screens
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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5th – 6th grade
By stilling the storm with a word, Jesus did what Scripture says only the LORD can do, revealing that He is God and that true peace rests in who He is.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 10-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Who is this?, In my boat
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: online and on screens, at school, at home
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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