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Mk 4:35-41
Mark 4:35 On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Lets go over to the other side." Mark 4:36 Leaving the multitude, they took him with them, even as he was, in the boat. Other small boats were also with him. Mark 4:37 A big wind storm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so much that the boat was already filled. Mark 4:38 He himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion, and they woke him up, and told him, Teacher, dont you care that we are dying? Mark 4:39 He awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" The wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4:40 He said to them, "Why are you so afraid? How is it that you have no faith?" Mark 4:41 They were greatly afraid, and said to one another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? ASV Mark 4:35 And on that day, when even was come, he saith unto them, Let us go over unto the other side. Mark 4:36 And leaving the multitude, they take him with them, even as he was, in the boat. And other boats were with him. Mark 4:37 And there ariseth a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the boat, insomuch that the boat was now filling. Mark 4:38 And he himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion: and they awake him, and say unto him, Teacher, carest thou not that we perish? Mark 4:39 And he awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4:40 And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful? have ye not yet faith? Mark 4:41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

Find the Literary form of the writer (ys[kka'k dk lkfgfR;d Lo:i irk djsa% (Narrative Form o.kZukRed, Discourse O;k[;kRed (teaching f'k{kk;sa , Poetry dkO;kRed, Apocalyptic Hkfo";ok., Prophecy ) Narrative Ask The Six WH Observation questions lkr fujh{k.k iz'u iwNs W H iz'u (If you get relevant and genuine WH questions that are not mentioned, you are free to write them too. All questions may or may not be relevant)

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Observation

Interpretaion

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Find the Literary form of the writer Narrative W Who is/are the important H characters? O Jesus, disciples (34, 35), men of the other small boats? (36) Multitude whom Jesus left (35) Who else are involved or mentioned? vU; dkSu 'kkfey gS ;k ftudk o.kZu djk u;k gS\]
What tiles or names are used?

Disciples: Most of Jesus disciples are fishermen (1:16-19: Simon, Andrew, James and John) Multitude are the people who came to listen from God. men of the other small boats? (36) - May be the other boat had passengers, probably, wishing to accompany Him

D;k mikf/k;ka ;k uke iz;ksx fd;s x;s gSa\]

Teacher (38) Titles and their significance Teacher (38): In the last passage we found Jesus teaching them in parables and multitudes come to listen Him. Also Jesus was their private teacher too. In v34 we see that Jesus exposed many of the parables. In KJV master. This suggests they calling him with respect and their guide. In Luke 8: 24 the word master/teacher is doubled showing that they calling with fear and so within them

What are facts that are unique to each characters identity Jesus He goes leaving the multitude (36), was in stern sleep at the storm (38), Disciples Have no faith

Jesus was a stern asleep in storm. This shows the human quality of Jesus. Jesus was 100 % man also when he was in this earth

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Who is the author? To whom he is writing? John Mark Gentile Christians unfamiliar with Jewish culture Where does the event happen? Sea side (1), THE SEA OF GALILEE Is the place significant?
Any mention about other places

John Mark: Pauls companion & Peters co-worker. Peter is the one who provided necessary information to Mark. He was helper to Barnabas and Paul in Pauls first missionary journey.

Written in Rome
Sea of Galilee is mentioned in the Bible under three other names. (1.) In the Old Testament it is called the "sea of Chinnereth" (Num. 34:11; Josh. 12:3; 13:27), as is supposed from its harp-like shape. (2). The "lake of Gennesareth" once by Luke (5:1), from the flat district lying on its west coast. (3.) John (6:1; 21:1) calls it the "sea of Tiberias" (q.v.). The modern Arabs retain this name, Bahr Tabariyeh. This lake is 12 1/2 miles long, and from 4 to 7 1/2 broad. Its surface is 682 feet below the level of the Mediterranean. Its depth is from 80 to 160 feet. This sea is chiefly of interest as associated with the public ministry of our Lord. Capernaum, "his own city" (Matt. 9:1), stood on its shores. From among the fishermen who plied their calling on its waters he chose Peter and his brother Andrew, and James and John, to be disciples, and sent them forth to be "fishers of men" (Matt. 4:18,22; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5: 1-11). He stilled its tempest, saying to the storm that swept over it, "Peace, be still" (Matt. 8:2327; Mark 7:31-35); and here also he showed himself after his resurrection to his disciples (John 21). To such sudden squalls the Sea of Galilee is very liable from its position, in a deep basin, skirted on the east by lofty mountain ranges, while on the west the hills are intersected by narrow gorges through which the wind sweeps across the lake, and raises its waters with great rapidity into a storm. So storm are very common here.

or distances? D;k vU; LFkkuksa W d;k nwfj;ksa dk dksbZ o.kZu H gS\] E R Get the map and find out the E places mentioned in the passage],d ekufp= izkIr dj

mlesa mnkgj.k esa of.kZr LFkkuksa dks [kkstsaA

Find out the fact about the place

Is the place significant? D;k

LFkku egRoiw.kZ gS\

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When did the event take place \ On the same evening after teaching the parables.

Marks gospel is Written in about 50-60 Ad

Period in history \

At what point in the life of Jesus W H Christ? E N Any specific time mentioned time of day month or year? On that day (35), evening Observe the time words such as until, then, when, after, before, now etc W What is happening in the H passage? A T Mark 4:35 Jesus said to disciples,
"Lets go over to the other side." Mark 4:36 Jesus left the multitude, they took him with them, Other small boats were also with him. Mark 4:37 A big wind storm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, Mark 4:38 Jesus was in the stern, asleep on the cushion, They woke him up, and told him, Teacher, dont you care that we are dying? Mark 4:39 Jesus awoke, and rebuked

In the initial days of Jesus ministry

What are the Uniqueness of the book? Probably the first ever written synoptic Written for non-Jews. So Jewish terminology is reduced to a great amount.
Lets go over to the other side.

to the east side of the lake, May be to heal the man with daemon possession and to give the Gadarenes an opportunity of hearing the message of salvation May be also to take a leave of the people as he is tired too.
Peace! Be still!

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the wind, and there was a great calm. Mark 4:40 He rebukes disciples for having no faith. Mark 4:41 Disciples were afraid at this

This phrase expresses Gods divine nature. This phrase is uttered to wind "and the raging of the water" (Lu 8:24) to calm itself. At the words of Jesus the wind and water were silenced. This word is like the order of a master to its servants.
Why are you so afraid? There is a natural anxiety under danger. But there was unbelief in their fear (we are dying). This rebuke is given only after making the situation calm. He did not scold them in the beginning itself. He saves them from the current situation and then does teach/rebuke them. how is it that ye have no faith: When we look at v35 we see that the journey is initiated by Jesus. Disciples might have got enough teaching about faith. For instance in Mat 8: 1-13 (This incident occurs before the calming of sea incident in both Mat & Lk) we find Jesus commending the centurion for his faith. Also they have seen many miracles (may not be that related to nature). Disciples are supposed to have belief in Jesus whatever the situation may be. The journey is initiated by Jesus Himself. So the responsibility to take care of them is also His.

What does the prominent figure say/do? What is said about him?
Sayings of Jesus: Mark 4:35 Lets go over to the other side." Mark 4:39 Peace! Be still! Mark 4:40 Why are you so afraid? How is it that you have no faith?" Actions of Jesus: Mark 4:36 Leaves the multitude Mark 4:38 Jesus sleeps Mark 4:39 He awoke, and rebuked and calmed the wind Sayings of Disciples: Mark 4:38 Teacher, dont you care that we are dying? Mark 4:41 Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? Actions of disciples Mark 4:36 Obeying Jesus they took him with them in the boat to other side Mark 4:38 they woke Jesus Mark 4:39

Asleep on a cushioneither a place in the vessel made to receive the head, or a cushion for the head to rest on. It was evening and after the exhaustion of a busy day of teaching He sinks into a deep sleep. The tempest raging around and tossing the little boat did not disturb Jesus sleep. This shows Jesus humanity.
Teacher, dont you care that we are dying? They wake Jesus saying this may be on many terms. They may be waking Him as the one who initiated the journey. Or they may be waking Him expecting some miracle. It may be also possible that they wake Him just for the sake He is sleeping and they were struggling. The word we may include Jesus also. Also they were amazed in the end when they saw nature obeying Jesus words. This shows

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Mark 4:41 They were greatly afraid

that they did not have belief that Jesus will calm the storm. Jesus rebuking them for having no faith makes this point more strong. Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? Disciples did not know Jesus fully. Rather throughout Jesus stay with them they were learning about Him gradually. Here they get a new revelation about Jesus. In v38 they reffered Him to be a teacher. But they find Him more than a teacher. They, having Jewish background knew that God the almighty had this power to calm the storm. In Ps 89:9, we read, 'Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, Thou stillest them!' and in Ps 93:4 we read'The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea!'. This might have been familiar to them. But they are seeing Him as One of their own flesh and blood who is travelling with them. Understanding the divinity of Jesus they feared greatly.

What commands or promises

are given? ;k vkKk,a ;k izfrKk,a

nh x;h gSa\
What are the repeated words/ideas (repeated words or ideas can be the key idea of the passage)?

4 boat. 4 said, 4 wind, 2 afraid, 2 other, 2 sea

Note the tense of verbs used. Is there any significance? Past tense What local customs are mentioned? Facts about local custom and its importance W Why did the H event Y occur?

When Mark was writing the persection has already startd in Rome. Nero has created the famous fire of Rome and blamed Christians responsible. This gave widespread persecution to the Christians. So Mark writes to the Roman gentile church to be

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Why at this time? Why this person? Why did the people respond the way they did Why is being something being said or mentioned? (If the author does not specifically state his purpose as in 1 Jn 5:13, you need to look for the main subject in the book or the problems that are addressed or warning that are given in order to discover the authors purpose) ;fn 1 ;w0 5%13 ds vuq:i ys[kd

prepared to endure suffering. Why point is explained in other columns

viuk mn~ns'; fof'k"B :i ls ugha crk jgk gS rks mldks ys[kd ds eq[; fo"k;] lEcksf/kr dh x;h leL;kvksa vkSj nh x;h psrkofu;ksa ij /;ku nsuk gksxkA
H How did the event take place? Is O there any process described. W
Mark 4:35 Jesus said to disciples, "Lets go over to the other side." Mark 4:36 Jesus left the multitude, they took him with them, Other small boats were also with him. Mark 4:37 A big wind storm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, Mark 4:38 Jesus was in the stern, asleep on the cushion,

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They woke him up, and told him, Teacher, dont you care that we are dying? Mark 4:39 Jesus awoke, and rebuked the wind, and there was a great calm. Mark 4:40 He rebukes disciples for having no faith. Mark 4:41 Disciples were afraid at this

How does the characters relate with each other?

Disciples relate to Jesus as their teacher

How did the people respond to the event?

Disciples were afraid at this

W O R D

Repeated Words

4 boat. 4 said, 4 wind, 2 afraid, 2 other, 2 sea

Unknown Words/difficult words cushion Words with double meaning Adverbial of time/expression of time

S T U D Y On that day Key words/ phrases Afraid Faith

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Titles of characters/place,etc Jesus: Teacher Measurement, Seasons and Modern Equivalents Word pictures S E N T E N C E Contrast words The two points contrasted against Conjunction /Linking Words Two or more points, words, phrases, thoughts/ lists connected topical lists Sub Division and Sub Titles Faith vs fear Storm, calm (38, 39)

Comparisons (similie/metaphor): B What is compared to what? R reasons E A results/conclusion What is the K result or conclusion talked about? purpose U conclusions: P k. Agreements i. cause and effect ii.. Means and end lii. Questions and answer iv. Need and, remedy v. promise and fulfillment vi. Purpose and accomplishment

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summary or interpretive statements pivotal points (where the sub matter changes directions) v. 39 Jesus walking and calming the sea Find the atmosphere/tone of the section: Normal Tention Scholding Fear Verbs: Adjectives]: so much (waves), great (calm), greatly (afraid), big (wind storm), Other small (boats) Adverbs: Tense: Important words / THOUGHTS fear, faith Key Idea faith T H E M E Theme Faith in the midst of storm Faith is in general the persuasion of the mind that a certain statement is true (Phil. 1:27; 2 Thess. 2:13). Its primary idea is trust. A thing is true, and therefore worthy of trust. Faith is the result of teaching (Rom. 10:14-17).Faith includes our act our will. Faith without action is vain. We should be ready to exercise faith in every situation, whether it is conducive or not. The one having faith will be able to see God above the problem. We should not have doubt in our heart when we have faith (Mk 11:22-24)

G R A M M A R

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Outlining: Break the passages in to sub divisions and write it one after the other
1. Jesus leaving the multitude I. Mark 4:35 Jesus said to disciples, "Lets go over to the other side." II. Mark 4:36 Jesus left the multitude, III. they took him with them, IV. Other small boats were also with him. 2. Wind and storm I. Mark 4:37 A big wind storm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, II. Mark 4:38 Jesus was in the stern, asleep on the cushion, III. They woke him up, and told him, Teacher, dont you care that we are dying? IV. Mark 4:39 Jesus awoke, and rebuked the wind, and there was a great calm. 3. Aftermath of the calm I. Mark 4:40 He rebukes disciples for having no faith. II. Mark 4:41 Disciples were afraid at this

WIDER CONTEXT (IF ANY MISSED) IMMEDIATE CONTEXT

Preceeding passages Mark 4:1 34 Jesus teach by the sea side. And there is gathered unto him a very great multitude, so that he entered into a boat,and he taught them many things in parables ABOUT Kingdom of God . After telling parables, Jesus privately to his own disciples Following passage: Mark 5 And they came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gerasenes And when he come out of the boat, straightway there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, and healed him. As he send the evil spirit in swines He is asked to depart from their borders. The daemon pocessed went his way, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men marvelled. And when Jesus had crossed over again in the boat unto the other side, a great multitude was gathered unto him; and he was by the sea. Jairus daughter and a woman with issue of blood twelve years,

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Other steps in interpretation 1.

Write down main message of the writer in your words/conclusion

In this passage the writer wants to highlight the Divinity and Humanity of Jesus. More than that in this passage we find Jwsus teaching lesson about faith to disciples. As is the theme, faith in stormy situation is expected from a disciple.

Step III. Application ykxw djuk (Dealt mainly by heart)

A. Sl no 1

Application question O;ogkfjd iz'u Application point Are there any new thoughts about faith or about God or His dealing with man? D;k ;gk dksbZ ijesoj

Personal resolutions

Are there any things to praise God for? D;k ijes'oj dh iz'kalk@Lrqfr

dk xq.k gS ftlds dkj.k esS mldh vjk/kuk dj ldrk gw\

3 Are there any good characteristics learned from positive characters?

djus dh dksbZ ckr gS\

How am I going to imbibe() them in my life?

D;k ;gk dksbZ esjs ekuus ds fy, dksbZ mnkgj.k gS\

4 Are there any bad characteristics I have to be cautious about? If any such character is there, how am I going to cast it off? , ?

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5 6

Are there any commands to obey? D;k ;gk dksbZ esjs ekuus ds fy, dksbZ vkKk gS\ Are there any sins/errors to confess or avoid? D;k ;gk dksbZ

What are the steps I am going to take to obey them? What practical steps am I going to take to avoid them?

iki gS ftlls eq>s cpuk gS vkSj R;kxuk gS\

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Are there any promises to claim?

8 9 11 12 13 14

D;k ;gk dksbZ izfrKk gS] ftldk eS nkok dj ldrk gw\ Are there any warning? D;k esjs fy;s ;gk ij dksbZ psrkouh gS\
Are there any revelations about mans nature? Are there any other notable teaching? Are there any new insights you are to pursue? Are there any wrong teachings I have to forsake? Are there any new things to be believed?

In my present context, how can I claim this promise? What precautions am I taking to be cautious about these warnings?

May the Lord help you to get interest in PBS and enable you to do PBS in a regular basis Prepared by: Benalin C.R (UPEGF coordinator), Allahabad. 9935736571. [email protected], http://writvisio.uesi.in (visit for my online articles and notes)