Why Storm

Life often feels like a voyage across unpredictable seas—calm one moment, stormy the next. In Scripture, storms are more than weather events; they are rich symbols of trials, spiritual struggles, and the power of God to redeem and save. This series explores biblical accounts of tempests and troubled waters, revealing how they teach trust, perseverance, and hope. Drawing from Psalms, the prophets, and the life of Jesus, each class invites us to see the storms we face as opportunities for deeper faith and a closer walk with God, who alone commands the winds and waves.

An Introduction

This opening session sets the stage by exploring the biblical imagery of storms and seas as metaphors for life’s trials. Drawing from Psalm 107 and other passages, it lays out the framework for understanding storms as divine tools for testing faith, building character, and revealing God’s saving power. The introduction invites listeners to embark on a spiritual journey that mirrors the voyage of God’s people through history.

They That Go Down to the Sea

Focusing on Psalm 107, this class reflects on those who venture into the deep waters and witness God’s works firsthand. It explores the challenges, dangers, and unexpected revelations found in life’s turbulent moments, showing that those who endure the voyage with faith come to know God in a deeper, more personal way.

He Maketh the Storm a Calm

This session reflects on the calming of storms—both literal and spiritual—by God’s command. Through the lens of biblical narratives, it illustrates how divine intervention can bring peace in the midst of chaos, and how trust in God’s care enables believers to weather even the fiercest tempests.

The Wind and Waves Obey Him

Here, the focus turns to the authority of Jesus over creation, as seen when he rebuked the storm on the Sea of Galilee. The lesson emphasizes that the one who commands the elements also governs our lives, and that faith grows when we see his power displayed in moments of fear and uncertainty.

Which Treadeth Upon the Waves

This class examines the account of Jesus walking on the water, connecting it to Old Testament imagery of God alone treading upon the waves. It reveals the scene as both a display of divine identity and an enacted parable of Christ’s care for his disciples amid the restless sea of nations.

He Bringeth Them Into Their Desired Haven

The final session draws together the week’s lessons, returning to Psalm 107’s vision of the redeemed reaching their safe harbor. Using the imagery of shipwrecks, storms, and deliverance, it calls believers to welcome Christ into their “vessel” now, so that together we may arrive at the ultimate haven of rest and consolation.

This description has been generated by AI and lightly edited.