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INTRODUCTION Sea of Galilee The Sea of Galilee, also Kinneret, Lake of Gennesaret, or Lake Tiberias (Hebrew: יָם כִּנֶּרֶת, Judeo-Aramaic: יַמּא דטבריא, Arabic:بحيرة طبريا), is the largest freshwater lake in Israel, and it is approximately 53 km (33 mi) in circumference, about 21 km (13 mi) long, and 13 km (8.1 mi) wide. The lake has a total area of 166.7 km2 (64.4 sq mi) at its fullest, and a maximum depth of approximately 43 m (141 feet).[3] At levels between 215 metres (705 ft) and 209 metres (686 ft) below sea level,[4] it is the lowest freshwater lake on Earth and the second-lowest lake overall (after the Dead Sea, a saltwater lake).[5] The lake is fed partly by underground springs although its main source is the Jordan River which flows through it from north to south. Much of the ministry of Jesus occurred on the shores of Lake Galilee. In those days, there was a continuous ribbon development of settlements and villages around the lake and plenty of trade and ferrying by boat. (Source: Wikipedia) THE MESSAGE Read: Mark 4:35-41 39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. (Mark 4:39) Because of its geographic location, the Sea of Galilea was often struck by strong wind and even storms. This natural phenomenon shouldn’t have surprised the disciples of Jesus. However, they were still scared and got panicked when a big storm hit them. As long as we are still on earth, we shouldn’t be surprised if we experience different types of storm in our lives. KEY ISSUES
Questions for Discussion: 1. Can Christians experience storms in their lives? (John 16: 33) 2. So, what’s the difference between Christians and Non-Christians in facing the storms in their lives? · Psalm 34: 22 · Psalm 34: 18 · 1 Corinthians 10: 13 3. What should we do when the storm hits the boat of life? · Psalm 46: 1-3 · Matthew 7: 24-27 · Philippians 4: 6-7 KEY MESSAGE · Everyone will experience different types of storm in their lives. · Quite often, storms come when we don’t expect them to come (verse 35) · Sometimes storm comes even though we think we are following God’s will. Yet, trust and obey. · When storm comes, don’t panic, be quite and be still, trust God and kneel down and pray. (Ayat 40) Life journey is often illustrated as the journey with a boat in the open sea. The journey may be colored by good and bad weather along the way. In whatever type of weather we are traveling, invite God into our boat of life. Then, trust Him to make our journey meaningful, joyful, and safe to arrive in the destination. Only then, we can face all the storms that we may experience along the way. ACTION PLAN 1. Do you have any experience facing the storm of life that you can share with us (your own storm or the story about others who God enabled to overcome the storm in their lives)? What are the lessons learned? 2. List down the things that you plan to do when you experience the storm of life. 3. List down what you can do when someone you know (family member, neighbor, and good friend) faces their storm of life. PRAYER POINTS People around us who are facing storms of life. Thank you and God bless you. |
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