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Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 1: God Leads in Cloud and Fire

The text for this lesson is Exodus 13:17-14:31 Discussion Points Did the children of Israel have good reason to be terrified? How can Moses’ response in Exodus 14:13-14 be helpful for you today? What else did God do to rescue the Israelites? What were the results of God’s mighty act at the Red Sea? Did … Continue Reading

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Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 2: God Divides the Jordan River

The text for this lesson is Joshua 3:1-4:24 Discussion Points What did God point Joshua to that would help him to be a good leader? God commands Joshua, who then commands Israel, and they obey the command. God tells Joshua that when the people see the miracle they will know that the Lord is with … Continue Reading

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Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 3: God Controls the Sun and the Moon

The text for this lesson is Joshua 10:1-15 Discussion Points What was the Amorite kings’ battle plan? What did the men of Gibeon do? Did Joshua think the Gibeonites deserved to be punished for tricking him and the Israelites? What do the words of encouragement for Joshua in verse 8 mean? How are they also … Continue Reading

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Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 4: God Answers Gideon’s Prayer with Dew

The text for this lesson is Judges 6:36-40 Discussion Points Why was it important that there be only three hundred people? Who chose the three hundred men? How do you think Gideon felt? What was their battle cry? Describe the battle. What was the outcome? How did God use the dew to calm Gideon? How … Continue Reading

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Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 5: God Rains Fire

The text for this lesson is 1 Kings 18 Discussion Points God had hidden Elijah for three years, but now God commanded him to appear before Ahab. Why? Why was Obadiah afraid to take Elijah to Ahab? What did Ahab call Elijah? Why? What did Elijah tell Ahab to do? Were the prophets of Baal … Continue Reading

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Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 7: God Heals in the Jordan’s Waters

The text for this lesson is 2 Kings 5:1-14 Key Points God poured His grace on Naaman, telling him to wash in the Jordan so that he would be cleansed of his disease. He pours His grace on us through water and His Word in Holy Baptism and cleanses us from our greatest sickness—sin. God … Continue Reading

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Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 6: God Carries Elijah to Heaven in a Whirlwind

The text for this lesson is 2 Kings 2:1-14 Key Points God worked through the horses, the chariots of fire, and the whirlwind that carried Elijah to heaven to reassure and bless Elisha so he could boldly serve as God’s prophet. God works through the Means of Grace—Word and Sacrament—to strengthen our faith and bless … Continue Reading

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Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 8: God Reverses the Sun’s Shadow

The text for this lesson is 2 Kings 20:1-11; Isaiah 38:1-8 Key Points God caused the sun’s shadow to reverse as a sign to Hezekiah that He had heard his prayer and would keep His promise to extend Hezekiah’s life and deliver the Israelites. God gives us His Word and Sacraments, which bestow what He … Continue Reading

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Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 9: Jesus Calms a Storm

The text for this lesson is Luke 8:22-25 Key Points Jesus calmed the wind and waves to assure the disciples that He is the Savior and to strengthen their faith in Him. Jesus is with us in His Word, Baptism, and Holy Communion, assuring us that He is our Savior and strengthening our faith in … Continue Reading

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Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 10: Jesus Heals with Mud

The text for this lesson is John 9 Key Points Jesus healed the blind man with mud and spit to show the work of God. Jesus shows the work of God in us as He heals us of sin with water and His Word. Law: All sickness is a result of sin in the world. … Continue Reading

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