Jesus Calms the Storm

Jesus got into a boat, and his disciples went with him. They set out across the water toward the other side. Mark says it was evening and that other small boats were there too. During the journey, Jesus fell asleep in the boat.

Then a violent windstorm rose. Waves swept over the boat, and water rushed in until the situation became dangerous. The disciples were in real fear as the storm beat against them, while Jesus was still asleep.

The disciples woke him urgently. They cried out that they were dying and asked him to save them. Mark's account says they also asked whether he cared that they were perishing. Their fear poured out in the middle of the storm.

Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the water, and the storm stopped. The wind ceased, the raging water became still, and there was a great calm. He also challenged his disciples about their fear and faith.

The disciples were amazed and afraid. They said to one another, asking who Jesus really was, because even the wind and the sea obeyed him. This sign left them wondering at his authority over creation.