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Storm Warning
But storms with purpose
Mark 4:35-41
 
Storms have a purpose
Enemy means it for evil
God intends them for good
 
Count it all joy
!
I.       Let storms turn knowledge into personal reality
!! A.     Storms Maybe after times of teaching
(NKJV) Mark 4 35 *On the same day*, when *evening had come*, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.”
!!! 1.      Unusual expression for Mark
!!!! a)      Emphasis that the following events occur at the end of that day
!!! 2.      Day’s teaching
!!!! a)      Did they get the teaching about the sower  and the seed
!!!!! (1)   Did they  understand and internalize or will the truth be taken away
!!!!! (2)   How deep are their roots
!!!!! (3)   Will they be distracted by things
!!!!! (4)   will they be overcome by anxiety ~/ cares 
!!!! b)      Will their faith shine forth?
!!!! c)      Is Jesus able to usher in the kingdom in the midst of opposition from this small group of men or will it all fail in the sea?
Just who is He (more later)?
!!! 3.      Classroom knowledge isn’t enough
!!! 4.      Learning only occurs when life changes
!!! 5.      Internalization may require great storm – our barriers to change are great
!! B.     Storms Maybe after a promise
(NKJV) Mark 4 35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “*Let us cross over to the other side.”
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!!! 1.
A promise is only valuable if it is trusted
!!! 2.      Would they believe Him?
!!! 3.      Had to face a situation to challenge it.
!! C.     Storms Maybe after initial responsiveness
(NKJV) Mark 4 36 Now when *they had left* the multitude, *they *took Him along* in the boat* as He was.
And other little boats were also with Him.
!!! 1.      Obeying does not prevent trouble – may cause it
!!! 2.      Hoped to rest - Not as comfortable as we like to follow –
!!! 3.      Storms reveal motives for response
!! D.    Storms Maybe to experience His presence
(NKJV) Mark 4 … *they took Him along in the boat* as He was.
And other little boats were also with Him.
!!!! a)      Safe in His presence
!!!! b)      Enjoyment of that safety only comes if they trust Him
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II.
Let storms take us beyond us own abilities
!! A.     Storm unexpectedness
(NKJV) Mark 4 37 And a great* windstorm arose*, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling.
!!! 1.      Storm without warning
!!! 2.      Happened more rapidly than can deal with it
!! B.     Storm in area of strength
(NKJV) Mark 4 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat *into* *the boat*, so that it was already filling.
!!! 1.      Experienced fisherman – faced storms
!!! 2.      Given an opportunity to try to succeed in their own strength
!!! 3.      Will they try to fix it on their own without His help
!! C.     Storm beyond one’s capability
!!! 1.      they had no hope in their own strength
!!! 2.      Forceful attack - Word used of a whirlwind – waterspout~/tornado? (other gospel uses word like and earthquake)
(NKJV) Mark 4 37 And a *great* windstorm arose,
!!!! a)      Never anything like this
!!! 3.      Repeated attack - The repeated blows would not let up
(NKJV) Mark 4 37 … and the waves *beat *into the boat, so that it was already filling.
!!! 4.      Successful attack – they were losing - absolute destruction seemed certain
(NKJV) Mark 4 37 … and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was *already filling*.
– 3-4 feet deep boat)
!!! 5.      Placed intentionally in a position beyond their strength
!!! 6.      Did not want them to succeed on their own
!!! 7.      A test of dependence
!! D.    Storm with a spiritual dimension
!!! 1.
They appear to be on their own – Jesus is asleep
(NKJV) Mark 4 38 But He was in the stern, *asleep on a pillow*.
!!! 2.      Don’t see Him or feel Him involved – Has He forgotten them?
!!! 3.      Limits of faith
 
! III.
Don’t let storms overwhelm one’s faith
!! A.     Creating fear and panic
(NKJV) Mark  4 38 … And they *awoke Him* and *said* to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?”
!!! 1.      Continuous actions
!!!! a)      Shook Him awake
!!!! b)      Kept shouting at Him
!! B.     Doubting God’s concern
(NKJV) Mark  4 38 … “Teacher, *do You not care* that we are perishing?”
!!! 1.      Said “teacher” but did not understand they were being taught
!!! 2.      Don’t you care
!!!! a)       Okay to say it when you feel it – but don’t stay here (Psalmist struggle – all but one turns in trust at some point)
!!!! b)      Did He care that they were faced with a storm?
!!!! c)      Did He care that they were struggling?
!!!! d)      Did he care about their anxiety and pain?
!! C.     Believing in circumstances rather than the character of God
(NKJV) Mark  4 38 … “*Teacher*, do You not care that we are *perishing*?”
!!! 1.      Circumstances lie
!!! 2.      Must trust in His character
!!! 3.      Must trust in His power
!!! 4.      This is called faith
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IV.
Let storms reveal who Christ is
!! A.     The one with power over the storm
!!! 1.      Addressed the storm
(NKJV) Mark 4 39 Then He arose and *rebuked the wind*, and said to the *sea*, “*Peace (quiet), be still*!”
And the *wind ceased* and there was a *great calm*.
!!!! a)      Commanded (technical term for rebuke of demon) – an attack by Satan?
!!!! b)      Be muzzled
!!! 2.      The storm responded
(NKJV) Mark 4 39 … And the *wind ceased* and there was a *great calm*.
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