John Trapp Complete Commentary - Mark 4:38
38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? Ver. 38. Asleep on a pillow ] Neither did the noise of the sea, nor the hurry of the seamen labouring for life, awake Christ, till his own time was come. Despair not, if help be not at hand at first, as we desire: but awake Christ, as here, and Isaiah 51:9 . God hath a mighty arm, but it may be asleep; the Church therefore cries three times in a... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Mark 4:35-41
Mark 4:35-41And the same day, when the even was come, He saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.In the stormI. The influence of danger it caused the disciples to doubt the care of Christ. Why is it we doubt the Lord in seasons of danger?1. Imperfect knowledge of the Lord.2. Natural impatience.3. Satanic temptations.II. The folly of suspicion. It is groundless. The truth is ratified, that God will not leave us to perish. Were it not stated in such plain terms, we might infer as... read more