#155

Many of us are familiar with the story of Jesus calming a raging storm, but is this really just a story about weather? Peter Walsh, Elizabeth Garnsey, and John Kennedy highlight Mark's Christology, the Hebrew symbolism of chaotic waters, and what this story means to a community in distress.
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[@DDahling]

“as He was" Is this a reference to Jesus’ human nature?
A furious squall...a bad storm...happens. The boat suffers simply because it's there. Jesus does not explain each wave...yet He weeps with those who weep.
The disciples’ response “We are being destroyed NOW!”
Jesus appears to be asleep at the wheel...”we're perishing!”…Jesus included...’it matters to you that we’re perishing’…expecting a positive answer...
“Shut up! Be muzzeled!” is rude language, but it's the enemy...even the grave and the jaws of death are shut up for you...Jesus speaks with authority...Jesus doesn’t just grab a bucket, he goes to the source of the problem...
Faith prays...because it knows nothing else...like the infant to her mother
There is no better place to be than next to Jesus asleep in His sleep over death...especially in the midst of unfathanal circumstances the Lord does his best work.
BTW - the St. Mark ties are wonderful! Received mine for Father’s Day

[@stmarksnewcanaan]

Dan, thank you so much for sharing your own reflections and for wrestling with the text alongside us. Plus, we’re excited to hear you’re enjoying your new St. Mark’s tie!