Mark 4:37-41
37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
Mark 4:37-41: Verse-by-Verse Analysis
Verse 37: “And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.”
This verse sets the scene. A violent storm arises. The wind is strong. Waves crash into the boat. The boat is filling with water. The situation is dire.
Verse 38: “And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?”
Jesus is asleep. He is in the back of the boat. The disciples wake him. They are afraid. They ask if he cares that they might die.
Verse 39: “And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”
Jesus wakes up. He speaks to the wind and sea. He commands them to be still. The wind stops. The sea becomes calm. His authority over nature is clear.
Verse 40: “And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?”
Jesus questions the disciples. He asks why they are afraid. He challenges their lack of faith. His words are a rebuke. Faith should replace fear.
Verse 41: “And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”
The disciples are in awe. They are amazed by Jesus’ power. They question who he is. They recognize his authority. Even nature obeys him.