Mark 4:35-41. "Should Christians Be Afraid of Jesus?"

Grace of God Sermoncast

In this episode Tim delivers a sermon discussing Mark 4:35-41, where Jesus calms a storm, astonishing his disciples. Despite their experience as sailors, the disciples are overwhelmed by the storm’s intensity and question if Jesus cares about their safety. When they wake him, Jesus rebukes them for their fear and calms the storm, leaving the disciples terrified of his power.

Tim explores the nature of fear and faith, distinguishing between fear of danger, which leads to fleeing or freezing, and fear of God, which entails trusting in His power and love. He explains that the disciples' fear revealed their lack of trust in Jesus’ care. True fear of God, Tim emphasizes, involves faith and trust in His love, even amidst life’s storms. He highlights that the disciples did the right thing by turning to Jesus in their fear, and encourages us to do the same, trusting that Jesus is with us through all trials.

This Sunday sermon, based on Mark 4 verses 35-41, was preached at Grace of God Lutheran Church on June 23, 2024. This sermon is preached by Pastor Timothy J. Walsh, a member of WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod). Scripture selections come from the New International Version.
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Outro Music "Divenire" by Ludovico Einaudi
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