Day 7 - Sabbath - Saturday - International KJV Sunday school Lesson, Outline for Lord's Day - Sunday - Logos

 June 13

Lesson 2 (KJV)

Delivered from Fear

Devotional Reading: Psalm 107:23–32

Background Scripture: Matthew 8:23–27; Mark 4:35–41; Luke 8:22–25

Matthew 8:23–27

23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.

24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.

26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.

27 But the men marveled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!

Key Verse

He saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.—Matthew 8:26

Confident Hope

Unit 1: Jesus Teaches About Faith

Lessons 1–5

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Recall key elements of Jesus’ stilling of the storm.

2. Compare and contrast the text with the other “little faith” passages of Matthew 6:30, 14:31; 16:8; and Luke 12:28 in their contexts.

3. Repent of an instance of a lack of faith.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. What Are You Afraid Of?

B. Lesson Context: Sea of Galilee

C. Lesson Context: Miracles

I. The Perilous Situation (Matthew 8:23–24)

A. Following Jesus (v. 23)

B. In a Deadly Storm (v. 24)

What to Do While God “Sleeps”

II. The Act of Deliverance (Matthew 8:25–27)

A. Cry of the Helpless (v. 25)

B. An Authoritative Word (v. 26)

Praying from Fear to Faith

C. A Response of Amazement (v. 27)

Conclusion

A. Faith Silences Fear

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

HOW TO SAY IT

agoraphobia	Uh-gore-uh-foe-be-uh.
ailurophobia	eye-lur-uh-foe-be-uh.
claustrophobia	klaw-struh-foe-be-uh.
cynophobia	Sigh-nuh-foe-be-uh.
Gadarenes	Gad-uh-reens.
Galilee	Gal-uh-lee.
Gennesaret	Geh-ness-uh-ret (G as in get).
Mediterranean	Med-uh-tuh-ray-nee-un.
Pax Romana (Latin)	Pahks Ro-mah-nah.

What Do You Think? Under what circumstances should you not allow another person’s fear to become your own? Why? Digging Deeper What Scripture passages back up your position in this regard?

What Do You Think? Realizing that fear is a God-given emotion, how will you know when a reaction of fear is natural and when it indicates a lack of faith? Digging Deeper How do John 7:13; 9:22; 12:42; 1 Peter 3:6, 14; 1 John 4:18; and Revelation 2:10 help frame your answer?

What Do You Think? How would you respond to someone who takes today’s text to mean we shouldn’t bother to wear life jackets when out boating because Jesus is always with us? Digging Deeper Going the other way, at what point does a concern for “safety first” become an idol?

What Do You Think? Under what circumstances, if any, is it appropriate to cause fear in another person? Digging Deeper What Scripture passages back you upon

 Conclusion

A. Faith Silences Fear

What do you fear? Typically, the things that make us most afraid threaten us in some way because we can’t control them. Instead of praying first, we first try our best to gain control. But in the end, we recognize that our control is minimal. Disease stalks even those who eat right and exercise. Financial crises strike even the prudent. Accidents happen to the careful. Our protective reach cannot constantly extend as far as those we love.

There is a far superior alternative to maintaining control over our circumstances first and, when that fails, turning to the Lord. The alternative is to reverse those priorities. Because Jesus gave His life for us, we can surely trust Him to do for us what He did for 12 men of little faith in a small ship—and more.

The created world is filled with mortal dangers. Our reaction should be that of the psalmist:

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Highest shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler and from the noisome pestilence. (Psalm 91:1–3).

What Do You Think? What action will you take to overcome your most troubling fear? Digging Deeper Who can you confide in to help you through this struggle?

B. Prayer

Lord God, we confess that we are a fearful people. Our faith is small. Help us grow in faith as we freely confess our mixture of belief and unbelief, as did the man in Mark 9:24 as we entrust ourselves to You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

C. Thought to Remember

Allow the Lord to grow your faith and silence your fears.

 Weatherly, Jon et al. “Delivered from Fear.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2020–2021. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson, Jane Ann Kenney, and Margaret K. Williams. Vol. 68. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2021. 359. Print.