AI OVERVIEW: What happens to us in hardship is real, as the disciples face a raging storm on the Sea of Galilee while Jesus sleeps and they fear they will die, prompting the question of whether he cares. The talk maps a pattern: experience leads to interpretation—’Jesus doesn’t care’—which then forms beliefs that shape behavior, such as fear, control, or withdrawal; honesty about the event is essential for healing. Jesus then gets the final word, calming the storm and inviting readers to name their story by asking three questions: What happened? What did I decide it meant? How is that belief shaping me today? A related devotional on Lies We Believe is suggested for deeper work.
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: Does God care about what you’re going through? When he seems silent, does that mean you’re on your own? In Week 2 of Kill the Spider, Scott Savage explores Mark 4:35-41 and the stories we tell ourselves about painful experiences. Through the disciples’ encounter with a storm and...
