Mar 4:35-41 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Mark 4:35-5:43: 4:35–5:43 The three miracle stories in this section are connected by a shared location (the Sea of Galilee), the presence of the disciples, the use of a boat, and a common theme, Who is this man? (4:41 ). Summary for Mark 4:35-41: 4:35-41 This passage focuses on the greatness of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Jesus’ authority over natural forces demonstrated his divinity. • the other side: The eastern side of the Sea of Galilee was the region of the Gerasenes (5:1 ). • The fact that other boats followed shows Jesus’ fame.

Summary for Mark 4:35-5:43: 4:35–5:43 ^a The three miracle stories in this section are connected by a shared location (the Sea of Galilee), the presence of the disciples, the use of a boat, and a common theme, Who is this man? (4:41 ^b).
Summary for Mark 4:35-41: 4:35-41 ^c This passage focuses on the greatness of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Jesus’ authority over natural forces demonstrated his divinity.

• the other side: The eastern side of the Sea of Galilee was the region of the Gerasenes (5:1 ^d).

• The fact that other boats followed shows Jesus’ fame.
4:38 ^e Jesus was probably asleep under the stern, using a bag of ballast sand as a pillow. In 1986, a boat dating from Jesus’ time was discovered in the mud near the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is 26½ feet long, 7½ feet wide, and 4½ feet deep, with an elevated stern. It could hold up to fifteen people.
Summary for Mark 4:39-40: 4:39-40 ^f The disciples still lacked faith in Jesus (4:41 ^g), despite their numerous opportunities to experience his power and authority (1:21-34 ^h, 40-45 ⁱ; 2:1-12 ^j; 3:1-5 ^k).
4:41 ^l The disciples were absolutely terrified—a frequent response to Jesus in Mark (5:15 ^m, 33 ⁿ; 6:50 ^o; 9:32 ^p; 10:32 ^q; 11:18 ^r; 16:8 ^s).

• Who is this man? Readers already know that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God (1:1 ^t, 11 ^u, 24 ^v; 3:11 ^w).