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Fruit of the Spirit


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Jesus Calms the Storm

by Linda Sue Pochodzay Edwards

Text Version | Afrikaans | Italian


The fruit of the spirit is peace            It was a cool, breezy autumn day and Justin could think of nothing he'd rather do than go fishing with his dad. With his tackle box and fishing pole in one hand and lunch cooler in the other, he struggled as he made his way out to the truck. His dad had already gotten the boat ready and was waiting patiently for him.

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           “It's going to be a great day, Dad. I just know it!” Justin exclaimed excitedly as he climbed into the truck.

           “I'm as excited as you are, Justin,” his father replied. “I just hope it doesn't rain while we are out on the lake.”

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When they finally arrived at the lake, Justin wasted no time jumping out of the truck. He helped his dad put the fishing gear and the lunch cooler in the boat. Then he donned his life jacket. After everything was in place, he and his dad stepped into the boat and used a paddle to push away from shore.

           Father and son had a grand time together as they tried to outdo each other. “I caught more fish than you did!” Justin would say.

man, boy, and dog fishing            “Yes, but my fish are bigger,” his dad would teasingly reply.

           Just as they were opening their cooler to have a little lunch, Justin felt a rain drop. “UH-OH, Dad,” he sighed. “I just felt a drop. I think it is going to rain earlier than the weatherman….”

           Before he could even finish his sentence, the rain started pouring down. “It's raining buckets!” his dad exclaimed. “We need to get to shore NOW!”

peach            The wind picked up, causing larger waves than Justin was accustomed to. The little boat was rocking and a few of the waves even splashed into the boat. Justin began to get frightened. “Dad, I'm afraid. Do you think we are going to be OK?” Justin asked with a quivering voice.

“It is quite rough out here, and this little boat is difficult to control in these waves and strong wind, but don't you worry about a thing,” his father reassured him. “Just hold on tight and follow my instructions, and we will be just fine.”

grapes            Simply listening to his father's calm voice made Justin feel a whole lot better about the situation. Knowing his dad was in control helped him to be more peaceful and less fearful. Justin swayed as the little boat swayed and soon began enjoying his little ride. In just a few moments, he was pretending he was on a roller coaster and laughing about the funny feeling it caused in his tummy. It seemed to take almost no time at all before his dad had them safely back on shore eating their lunch in their truck, waiting for the rain to stop. Justin was glad he could trust his father to know just what to do.

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           “It's getting late….”

           “You should go home and take care of your family….”

           “Jesus is tired and needs to rest….”

The friends of Jesus had spread themselves out among the
huge group of people who had gathered throughout the day to listen to Jesus tell
stories and teach about the Kingdom of God The friends of Jesus, also known as his disciples, had spread themselves out among the huge group of people who had gathered throughout the day to listen to Jesus tell stories and teach about the Kingdom of God. Just as some people were finally leaving, others would come, take their place in the crowd. It seemed that everyone wanted to hear what Jesus had to say. The disciples had quite a difficult task, trying to convince everyone that it was time to go home!

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           “Hey, Peter! Have you seen Jesus?” John called out as the last person was walking away.

           “I think He already went to the boat,” Peter yelled back.

When the disciples got to the little boat they found that Jesus was
already there, waiting for them Sure enough, when the disciples got to the little boat, they found that Jesus was already there, waiting for them.

           “Will you fellows please take me to the other side of the lake?” Jesus asked politely. The disciples were eager to please Jesus. They raised the sails, lifted the anchor, and were soon sailing toward the middle of the lake.

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Suddenly, without warning, the wind started howling, whipping the large sails about as if they were feathers. The waves rose higher and higher, sloshing over the sides of the boat. The boat, heaving heavily from side to side, was hopelessly uncontrollable. It was all they could do to hold on.

Suddenly without warning the wind started howling whipping the large sails
about as if they were feathers James glanced around to see if everyone was still on the boat, hoping no one had fallen overboard. “WHERE IS JESUS?” he yelled above the roar of the wind.

           Peter yelled back, “HE'S HERE IN THE BACK OF THE BOAT! CAN YOU BELIEVE HE IS SLEEPING THROUGH ALL OF THIS?”

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           The disciples were getting more and more fearful because of the storm. Water was quickly filling the vessel, and there was nothing they could do about it. There was no doubt in their minds that they were all going to die.

One of the disciples started shaking Jesus trying to awaken him, screaming loudly to be
heard One of the disciples started shaking Jesus trying to awaken him, screaming loudly to be heard. “JESUS…JESUS! GET UP! HOW CAN YOU SLEEP THROUGH THIS STORM? DON'T YOU CARE IF WE ALL DIE? PLEASE GET UP AND HELP US!”

           Jesus calmly and peacefully got up from his nap. He stood up in the boat, which was being tossed around uncontrollably, and spoke to the wind…and then He spoke to the lake simply saying, “Peace, be still!”

           At that very instant:

Jesus spoke to the lake saying Peace be still The wind stopped howling…

                 The waves stopped rolling…

                 The boat stopped tossing…

           All was calm, still, and peaceful out on the lake.

 

           The disciples were still trembling with fear and still holding on for dear life. They hadn't even realized the storm had stopped. Jesus turned to them and said gently, “Why are you so fearful? How could you spend so much time with Me and yet have so little faith that I would take care of you?”

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The disciples looked at one another in amazement The disciples, realizing that the storm was over, loosened their grip just a bit and timidly stood up. They looked at one another in amazement. “Can you believe what just happened?” one of them asked.

           “What kind of man is this?” another one wondered.

           “Even the wind and the waves obey him!” a third one exclaimed.

           “It was absolutely incredible!” they all agreed.

           After all their wonder and amazement subsided just a bit, they got busy with the hard tasks of bailing the water out of their boat and repairing the sails so they could continue the rest of the way across the lake where, unknown to them, another great miracle was waiting to take place.

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THINK!

1. How does this story show that Jesus was human like us?
2. How does this story show that Jesus was God?
3. What were the disciples doing during the storm?
4. What was Jesus doing during the storm?
5. What did Jesus do to stop the storm?
6. Which fruit of the Spirit did you learn about in this story?


REMEMBER:

Jesus is the Source of Peace. If you pray and trust Him,
He will help you replace fear with peace.

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A VERSE TO LEARN

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
longsuffering, gentleness, goodness,
faith, meekness, temperance:
against such there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23).

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ALTERNATE VERSE TO LEARN

“And the peace of God, which passeth all
understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7).



PRACTICAL APPLICATION

Have you ever been in a storm? Was it a thunderstorm, hailstorm, blizzard, sandstorm, cyclone, typhoon, hurricane or tornado?

How frightened were you? What did you do? Did you hide your head under the blankets or take cover in your closet? Or did you run to your parents because you were scared and didn't want to be alone? Were you able to find peace or were you still afraid?

What other things make you fearful? Are there certain people who scare you? Does it scare you to be around someone who's angry? How can you have peace when things are raging around you?

[After discussion:] Jesus, the Prince of Peace, came to give you peace. I'm talking about peace that is not of this world, a peace that comes from heaven and is far more wonderful than your mind can understand. How can you have this heavenly peace? You can have it by taking time to pray about everything, pouring out your heart to God, asking for his help and then, in faith, thanking Him for peace. After praying, lift your heart in song and praise, trusting Him for answering your prayer.



LET'S PRAY

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Dear Jesus, thank You for coming to earth as
a human and being an example for us to follow.
When we become afraid, help us to remember to
ask You for help to replace fear with peace.
In your Name we pray. Amen.
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CAN YOU FIND THIS STORY IN THE BIBLE?

Matthew 8:23-27
Mark 4:35-41
Luke 8:22-25
Galatians 5:19-26

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STORIES IN THIS SERIES:

The Fruit of the Spirit
Love
Joy
Peace
Longsuffering
Gentleness
Goodness
Faith
Meekness
Temperance

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coloring

Memory Verse Coloring Page (online)
The Fruit of the Spirit Is Peace Coloring Page (online)
Bible Colour and Learn: 16 Miracles of Jesus
Jesus Calms a Storm coloring (online)
Jesus Calms the Storm (online)

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Fruit of the Spirit Coloring Page (online)
Fruit of the Spirit by Name Coloring Page (online)
Fruit of the Spirit Fruit Basket (online)
God Wants Us to Bear Good Fruit (online)
Fruit of the Spirit Tree (online)
Fruit Bowl (online)
Fruit of the Spirit Reproducible Coloring Book

Action Bible Coloring Book
Coloring Through the Bible (online)
Beginner's Bible Super-Duper Mighty Jumbo Coloring Book
Bible Stories Kids Love Coloring Book (ages 2 to 4)
Big Book of Bible Story Coloring Pages for Elementary Kids

God Loves You Coloring Book:
A Read-aloud Coloring Book About God's Plan for Salvation


Jesus Loves Me, This I Know, Coloring Book
My Bible Coloring Book
My Gospel Story by Colors--Activity Book
My Jumbo Bible Story Coloring Book
The Super-Sized Book of Bible Coloring & Art
The Super-Sized Book of Bible Verse Coloring Pages
Children's Bible Coloring Books


stories

Best-Loved Miracles of Jesus
Bible Stories for Kids: Jesus Calms the Storm (online)
Fruit of the Spirit - Peace (online)
Jesus and the Storm
Jesus Calms the Storm Arch Book
Miracles Of Jesus
My First Story of Jesus - eBook
Read to Me Toddlers Bible
Stilling the Storm
The Fruit of the Spirit Is Peace (online)
The Storm That Stopped: A True Story About Who Jesus Really Is
Trueway Kids: Jesus Calms the Storm (online)

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Adventures of Heart Longing:
An Allegory of the Fruit of the Spirit


Cutie Fruities: Scratch'n'Sniff and Glitter!
Fruit of the Spirit
Fruit of the Spirit Bible Collection eBook
Fruit of the Spirit Arch Book
Fruit of the Spirit Stories For Children (online)
God Counts Series: 9 Fruits Alive
Life Is an Adventure with Ernie

Living As God's Girl: Your One-of-a-Kind
Guide to the Fruit of the Spirit


The Fruit of the Spirit (online)


Beginner's Bible
Beginner's Bible for Little Ones
Bible in Pictures For Toddlers
Bible stories
Children's Books
Early Reader's Bible
100 Bible Stories 100 Bible Songs w/2 CD
Pilgrim's Progress Comic
Spanish Children's Books

365 Activities For Kids:
A Bible Story And Activity For Each Day Of The Year


365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories
The Children's Illustrated Bible
The Picture Bible (also in Spanish)
The Preschooler's Bible
Toddler's Bible


activities

Jigsaw Puzzle (online)
Maze (online)
Maze on Photo Background (online)
Word Search (online)
Story Cards To Keep and Share (online)
Crossword Puzzle (online)
Decoder (online)
Fill-in-the-Blank (online)
Group Activities (online)
Jesus Calms the Storm Activities (online)
Jumble (online)
Object Lesson (online)
Various Activities (online)
Word Search 2 (online)
New Testament Bible Stories Stickers

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Jigsaw Puzzle (online)
Story Cards To Keep and Share (online)
The Fruit of the Spirit activities (online)
Fruit of the Spirit Game (online)
Fruit of the Spirit Bingo Game (online)
Fruit Puzzle (online)
Fruits of the Spirit Dominoes
Online Word Search (online)
Word Search (online)
Memory Match (online)
Faith That Sticks: Fruit Of The Spirit Stickers
Teacher Created: Fruit Of The Spirit Stickers
The Fruit of the Spirit Spinning Top Game & Puzzle Sheet

Best Book of Bible Activities
Bible Puzzles: Word Search
Big Book Of Bible Puzzles
Big Book Of Bible Story Activity Pages V1
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Sticker Books
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songs

Asleep in the Boat (Song #29) BibleStory Songs (online)
Deep, Deep, Deep (online)
Jesus Calms a Storm (online)
Peace in Christ (online)
Sunday School Songs CD (I've Got Peace Like A River)
Wide, Wide As the Ocean (online)
With Christ in the Vessel I can Smile at the Storm (online)
With Jesus in the Boat We Can Smile Through the Storm (online)

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Fruit of the Spirit (sheet music/MP3) (online)
I Want To Be Like Jesus (sheet music/MP3) (online)
Donut Man: Fruit Of The Spirit
Fruit of the Spirit (online)
Fruit Of The Spirit [Children of Faith Split Trax Music Download]
Hide 'Em In Your Heart 1 & 2 CD (Steve Green)
Integrity Kids: Fruit of the Spirit [Music Download]
Music Machine: The Fruit Of The Spirit CD
Fruit of the Spirit by Maranatha Kids (online)
Fruit of the Spirit [Brentwood Music Download]
Fruit of the Spirit Cadence (online)
Spencer Family: The Fruit of the Spirit (online)
The Fruit of the Spirit (online)
The Fruit of the Spirit — Donut Man (listen online)
The Fruit of The Spirit Song/MP3/CHORDS (online)

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Galatians 5:22 & 25
[Steve Green Music Download]


The Fruit of the Spirit Song (online)

100 Ways To Know God Loves Me & 100 Songs
100 Bible Stories 100 Bible Songs
Action Bible Songs
Bible Songs on CD
Bible Songs on DVD
150 All-Time Favorite Veggietunes
100 Singalong Bible Songs For Kids

Platinum Bible Collection of Classic Christian Songs on DVD
The Bible in a Minute (online)

25 Favorite Sunday School Songs
Children's Music


CDs and DVDs

Character Builders: Peace (online)
Fruit of the Spirit - Peace (watch online)
Fruit of the Spirit - Peace (online for teens)
Jesus Calms The Storm [Audio Download]
Jesus Calms the Storm (watch online)
Jesus Storybook Bible Animated DVD, Vol. 3
Miracles of Jesus Superbook DVD
Sunday School Songs DVD (I've Got Peace Like A River)
Talk-About Video 3: A Moment of Peace (watch online)
The Captain of the Storm, Video Download #30 [Video Download]
The Fruit of the Spirit - Peace (online)

VeggieTales: Fruits of the Spirit Stories
Vol. 1: Love, Joy, Peace DVD


Zoe Kids - Fruit of the Spirit (Peace) (online)


Auto B Good Fruits of the Spirit DVD
By Their Fruit (watch online)
Camp New: Humble Pie, DVD
Character Builders, 2 Disc Set (Repackaged)
Donut Man: After School & The Repair Shop, DVD
Donut Man: Barnyard Fun & On The Air, DVD
Fruit of the Spirit Animation (online)
Hide 'Em In Your Heart 1 & 2 CD (Steve Green)
Music Machine: The Fruit Of The Spirit CD
Music Machine (watch online)

All the Shows, Volume 1: 1993-1999
Do You Wonder Why? (online)
God's Story from Creation to Eternity (online)
Read and Share DVD Bible
The Jesus Storybook Bible Curriculum Kit
Bible story DVDs
Children's DVDs


crafts

Backyard Boats (online)
Bottle Craft (online)
Forever Floating (online)
Halves Boat Craft (online)
Jesus Calms the Storm Paperplate Craft (online)
Ocean in a Bottle (online)
Simple Sailboat Craft (online)

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Fruit Printing (online)
Fruit of the Spirit Crafts (online)
Basket Craft (online)

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More! Bible Crafts on a Shoe String Budget:
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(Reproducible: Ages 5-10)

Puppet Crafts For Kids (online)


RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS

Free Bible images for this story (online)
Jesus Calms a Storm Various Activities (online)
Peace Be Still Children's Sermon (online)
Play-n-Worship: Play-Along Stories for Toddlers and Twos
What is the significance of Jesus calming the storm? (online)
When Jesus Stills the Storm Drama (PDF Download)

Story Ideas
Important Notes About This Lesson and Answers to THINK Questions

All-in-One Bible Fun: Fruit of the Spirit (Preschool edition)
All-in-One Bible Fun: Fruit of the Spirit (Elementary edition)
Faith Case Fruit of the Spirit
The Fruit of the Spirit Bible story and activities (online)
The Fruit of the Spirit (printable)
Free Bible images for Fruit of the Spirit (online)
Fruit Basket Upset-Fruit of the Spirit Game (online)
Experience the Fruit of the Spirit (online)
Fruit of the Spirit Bulletin Board Set (online)
Fruit of the Spirit Characters (online)
Fruit of the Spirit Classroom Chart (online)
Fruits of the Spirit and How We Can Show Them to Others (online)
Fruit of the Spirit Fruit Bowl (online)
Fruit of the Spirit Object Lesson (online)
Fruit of the Spirit (online)
The Fruit of the Spirit Lesson Plan (online)
Fruit of the Spirit Anagrams (online)
Fruit of the Spirit Name Tags (online)
Fruit of the Spirit (online)
Puppet/Skits Scripts (online)
Apple Snacks (online)
Chocolate Covered Strawberries (online)
Fruit Kabobs (online)
Fruit of the Spirit Pizza (online)
Fruit of the Spirit Game (online)
Please Pass The Fruit (Game) (online)
Fruit of the Spirit Necklace (Memory Tool) (online)
Fruit of the Spirit Bookmarks
Fruit of the Spirit Bulletin
The Fruit Of The Spirit, Laminated Wall Chart
How to Simply Inspire Character (online)

Free Bible story images (online)
801 Questions Kids Ask About God
Absentee Postcards
African American Resources
Almost Every Answer for Practically Any Teacher
Bible for Children in 232 languages (online)
Children's Ministry
Bible Memory Match Game
Big Book of Bible Games
Bulletin Board helps
Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul
Children's Ministry Volunteers That Stick
Children's Sermon (online)
Church Supplies
Closing Prayer (online)

FREE materials to Bible schools, Bible colleges, seminaries,
churches, missionaries & individuals worldwide
(online)

52 Games That Teach The Bible
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God's Servants Teach Me

God's Wisdom for Little Boys:
Character-Building Fun from Proverbs


Help! I'm a Sunday School Teacher
How To Lead a Child To Christ
How to Make Bible Characters from Milk Cartons (online)
King James Version Gift & Award Bibles

Leading Little Ones to God:
A Child's Book of Bible Teachings


Lord Teach Me To Pray For Kids
Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours
Memory Verse Activities (online)
Memory Verse Resources
My Jumbo Bible Story Coloring Book
Object Talks
Opening Prayer (online)
Parenting Resources
Pray & Play Bible for Young Children
Puppet Scripts
Review Activities for Bible Lessons (online)
Seven Laws of the Learner
Spanish Resources
Sunday school resources
Sunday School Songs: Lyrics and Tunes (online)
Talking to God
Teachers' Reproducible Classroom Pages
Teaching Children Memory Verses Ages 4-5
Teaching Children To Pray Ages 4-5
Teaching to Change Lives
The Beginner's Bible Curriculum Kit
The Jesus Storybook Bible Curriculum Kit

The Humongous Book of Bible Skits
for Children's Ministry


Vacation Bible School
What Every Sunday School Teacher Should Know

Children's resources (online)

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