Jesus the miracle worker

• What does Mark's account of Jesus Calms a Storm tell us about Jesus' identity?

  It shows Jesus as Saviour.
• What is the significance of the lake in the story of Jesus Calms a Storm?

  The lake was a dangerous place.
• What did Jews believe about control over the weather?

  Only God could control the weather.
• How did the disciples react to Jesus' power during the storm?

  They were afraid of his power.
• What was the situation for 1st century Christians during Nero's reign?

  They faced fierce persecution.
• Who is believed to have died at the hands of Nero?

  Peter the disciple.
• What does the boat symbolize in the allegory of the storm?

  The Christian Church facing persecution.
• What does the storm represent in the allegory?

  The persecution faced by Christians.
• How does Jesus' help to the disciples relate to Christians today?

  He helps us through our own storms.
• What can Jesus calm in our lives according to the text?

  Times of sickness and relationship difficulties.
• What should we do when our hearts are troubled?

  Ask and trust in Jesus.
• What does the story teach about Jesus' presence during difficulties?

  He is still with us in tough times.
• What example does Jesus set for Christians today?

  To trust in him during difficulties.
• What did Jesus say to his disciples before crossing the lake?

  “Let us go across to the other side.”
• What happened when the strong wind blew up?

  The waves began to spill over into the boat.
• How did Jesus respond to the disciples' fear during the storm?

  He commanded the wind to be quiet.
• What question did Jesus ask his disciples after calming the storm?

  “Why are you frightened? Have you still no faith?”
• How many men were fed in the miracle of feeding the 5000?


  5,000 men.
• What did Jesus feel when he saw the large crowd?

  His heart was filled with pity.
• What did the disciples suggest when it got late?

  To send the people away to buy food.
• What did Jesus ask the disciples about feeding the crowd?

  “How much bread have you got?”
• What did Jesus do with the five loaves and two fish?

  He gave thanks and broke them.
• What was the outcome of Jesus feeding the crowd?

  Everyone ate and had enough.
• What did the disciples collect after feeding the crowd?

  Twelve baskets full of leftovers.
• What is a miracle according to the text?

  An extraordinary event beyond natural laws.
• What is required for a healing miracle to take place?

  Faith from the sick person or friends.
• Why did Jesus perform miracles according to the text?

  Not to make people believe in him.
• What do nature miracles involve?

  Changing something in the environment.
• What do healing miracles involve?

  Curing people of illness or disease.
• What do death miracles demonstrate?

  Jesus' power over death.
• What did Jesus say about faith and healing in Mark 9:23?

  “Everything is possible for one who believes.”
• What did Jesus tell the disciples about improving their faith?

  They could only improve through prayer.
• What did Jesus say to the paralysed man first?

  “My son, your sins are forgiven.”
• What was the reaction of the teachers of the law to Jesus forgiving sins?

  They accused him of blasphemy.
• What did Jesus prove by healing the paralysed man?

  His authority to forgive sins.
• What did the crowd say after witnessing the miracle?

  “We have never seen anything like this.”
• What does faith entail according to the miracles in the Gospels?

  Trust and believing against the odds.
• How does Jesus' faith relate to performing miracles?

  His faith enabled him to perform miracles.
• How are Christians influenced by Jesus' attitude towards the sick?

  They reach out to the sick and poor.
• What do many Christians believe about experiencing miracles?

  They believe strong faith can lead to miracles.