RealLife Study Group

1. Position: "I'm in God's wil"
   • The right or appropriate place
   • A strategic area occupied by members of a force
   • A point of view or attitude
   • An advantageous location
2. Presence: "I'm in God's presence though I can't see Him"
   • Immediate proximity in time or space
   • Supernatural influence felt to be nearby
3. Promise: "I have a promise from God"
   • Indication of something favorable to come

Study Questions
1. If you had been one of Jesus disciples, what would you have told you family that night?
1. I almost got killed today!
2. Jesus is sure a sound sleeper.
3. I can't figure Jesus out!
4. Today was a trip.
2. Why do you think Jesus suggested that they take a boat ride?
1. To get a little rest
2. To get away from the people
3. To put the disciples through a test
4. To obey His father & go to the other side
3. Why do you think the disciples awakened Jesus?
1. Concern for their lives
2. They needed help bailing water
3. They resented His sleeping during their crisis
4. The expected a miracle
4. What is your typical response to storms in your life?
1. Help! What do I do?
2. Anger! Why did this happen to me?
3. Brave front: I can tough this out.
4. Turn to God: Praise my way through it
5. Don't: Give up & panic
5. What's the weather forecast in your life right now?
1. Smooth Sailing: Enjoy the ride
2. Choppy Water: Rough ride
3. Cloud Burst: Danger signals
4. Storm just blew over: Cleaning up the mess
6. "Quiet! Be Still!" For the storm your facing how have you responded in the past and how will you respond now?
1. Panic
2. Quit rocking the boat
3. Accept the storm as a gift
4. Don't sweat it, Jesus is in the boat
5. Skip the boat next time & take the bus instead