Jesus and his disciples were crossing the sea in a boat when a storm suddenly arose, threatening to sink their boat. The disciples woke Jesus, afraid they would drown, but Jesus calmed the storm with just his words, demonstrating his power over nature. The disciples were amazed at Jesus' ability to command even the wind and waves.

1. Matthew 8: 23-27

2. Jesus and his disciples got into a boat. They
were going to cross the sea.

3. Jesus took a nap
The sea was calm. The waves rocked the boat
back and forth gently as Jesus slept.

4. Suddenly a storm came up.
The disciples were worried. Waves were crashing
against the boat and the wind was howling.

5. The disciples woke Jesus up. They thought the
boat was going to sink.

6. Jesus was not afraid. He told the
disciples to have faith in God.
Then Jesus stood up and told the
storm to stop. The water was
immediately calm.

7. The disciples were amazed. Jesus was so special
that even the wind and waves obeyed him!

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