Why are we so afraid? (Audio)

A message by Pastor Reid Matthias on 20 June 2021.

For the modern reader, this weekend’s biblical text should be frightening. Unfortunately, most of us are delighted that Jesus can speak to the wind and the sea and calm them, like a master telling his dog to ‘sit.’

In Mark’s description of what most commentators call ‘Jesus calms the storm,’ we miss out on the incredible details if we focus entirely on the miracle alone.  These details are important as we approach this text because it gives us context to why Jesus is unconcerned about both chaos and storm, whereas the disciples’ faith is tested by the elements of their fear.

What is your boat journey like right now?  Do you feel like Jesus is asleep in the stern?  What about your church?  Where is Jesus taking us now?