Les Feldick Bible Study

What did the disciples do during the storm on the Sea of Galilee when Jesus was sleeping?

During the storm on the Sea of Galilee, the disciples became scared and wondered how Jesus could sleep through it. The twelve did not remain calm; they went to Him, woke Him up, and let Him know how worried they were.

The context sets this event within Jesus' earthly ministry as an example of His power over nature. A storm was raging on the Sea of Galilee, and the disciples were getting scared to death. Jesus was probably in a little double-deck boat and must have been below deck sleeping. The twelve wondered how in the world He could sleep through something like that, so they went and woke Him up and let Him know how worried they were.