The story summary and questions were written in a way that makes it possible to use a New Testament reference in place of the Urantia reference. A selected chapter from a 1932 book, Treasure-House of the Living Religions, supports a spiritual theme that is found within the story. Children will use a one page handout that includes a coloring picture.
The Urantia Book
When night came, Jesus and his disciples set sail across the Sea of Galilee. Jesus was very weary, and he fell asleep in the stern of the boat. Suddenly, “a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat.” The disciples struggled to row and became greatly afraid. When Jesus was awakened, he saw what was happening and said, “Peace! Be still!” At that moment, the wind stopped, and all was calm. From then on, it was said of Jesus: “Even the winds and the waves obey him!”
Discussion Questions
Can you remember a time when you were afraid during a storm? In this story, Jesus asked the disciples, “Why are you afraid? Where is your faith?” Talk about faith, and consider why faith would help us when we feel afraid.
God is with you. Have no doubts in your heart. (Confucianism)
Divine knowledge shall be revealed to him
Into whose heart hath entered faith in God.
He shall abide free from fear,
And be absorbed in Him from Whom he sprang. (Sikhism)
