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The Desire of Ages
DA 333.1–334.6 • Mark 4:39-41 (KJV); Mark 5:19, 20 (KJV)

““Peace, Be Still””

Christ’s authority over physical and spiritual storms, the deliverance of the Gadarene demoniacs, and the commissioning of unlikely missionaries.

Crossing the Sea of Galilee, Jesus calms the raging tempest with three words, and immediately upon landing in Gadara, delivers two tormented men from legions of demons, transforming violent outcasts into heralds of His grace.

pp. 333–334 · 9 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

KJV
Mark 4:39-41 (KJV)
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And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

Mark 5:19, 20 (KJV)
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Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.

The Desire of Ages

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End of Day 1(DA 333.1–334.6)

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“When disciples cried “Master, carest Thou not that we perish?”, Jesus was sleeping in total peace. In your current life storms, how does knowing Christ is in your vessel give you peace?”

Faith Amidst the Storm
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“Sovereign Lord, speak Your peace into every storm of confusion, grief, and fear surrounding our lives. You hold the winds and the waves in Your hands.”

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