The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:37-39
The Christian's extremity Christ's opportunity. I. THE CHRISTIAN FREQUENTLY SUFFERED TO ENTER INTO APPARENT PERIL . 1 . Outward losses troubles Persecution in its various phases and degrees. The major calamities of life. Everything seems against him, and he is continually disappointed; yet the objects sought are reasonable and proper. 2 . Inward griefs and fears. Self-questionings as to being in a state of grace; as to whether or not God's favor has been... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 4:35-41
Storm and calm. I. STORMS BREAK UNEXPECTEDLY UPON US . The Lake of Galilee was peculiarly exposed to them from the north; the wind rushed as through a funnel down those gulleys and ravines. This was known to the sailors, yet the storm was unexpected. Life is the lake; change may come at any moment, we know; and yet it is the "unexpected which always happens." II. PRESENCE OF MIND IS NEEDED . To know that the mind is our real place, and all that happens elsewhere... read more